Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck For Man vs Passion

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck For Man

Mandarina Duck

3.5929 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyPowdery

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46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Passion

Soul Of Mine

3.7713 votes

Rank #44,864 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion takes 4 of 6 categories.

Mandarina Duck For Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Passion
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarina Duck For Man2/6

Passion4/6

Ratings & consensus: Passion
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Passion
Sillage & projection: Passion
Value for money: Mandarina Duck For Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Passion
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarina Duck For Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck For ManMandarina Duck

PassionSoul Of Mine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 21%Had 6%Want 73%

Category winnerPassionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

29 votes

38%Love

23%Like

23%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityPassion

SillagePassion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

floral61%

white floral100%

floral92%

woody84%

powdery77%

ozonic69%

fruity61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

AppleLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseCedarOrange BlossomFloral NotesOzonic notes

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

RoseOzonic notesViolet LeavesAppleOsmanthusFreesiaPear

Heart3-4 hrs

JasmineTuberoseOrange BlossomYlang-YlangVioletLily of the ValleyCarnation

Base7-9+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverCedar

Category winnerPassionLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall88

Winter63

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer0

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 16%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Date 33%Casual 29%Work 20%Party 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#44,864

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck For Man gives you a crisp burst of tart green apple and zesty lemon right out of the gate. Give it five minutes. The initial sharp alcohol lift quickly clears out, revealing a softer heart of sweet orange blossom, gentle rose, and airy ozonic notes. It feels clean and approachable. As the hours tick on,…

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Passion by Soul Of Mine opens with a brisk snap of tart green apple, cool ozonic air, and dewy violet leaves before plunging into a radiant floral core. Lush tuberose, creamy jasmine, and sweet orange blossom take center stage, accented by a spicy touch of carnation and sunny ylang-ylang. As the initial blast settles …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mandarina Duck For Man or Passion?

Passion takes 4 of 6 categories. Mandarina Duck For Man is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Passion is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck For Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Passion for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck For Man or Passion?

Passion lasts longest (Passion 72/100, Mandarina Duck For Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck For Man or Passion?

Passion projects furthest (Passion 79/100, Mandarina Duck For Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck For Man and Passion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Cedar and Orange Blossom.

Is Mandarina Duck For Man or Passion better for summer or winter?

Mandarina Duck For Man suits daytime wear; Passion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck For Man and Passion?

Mandarina Duck For Man has top notes of Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Cedar, Orange Blossom and Floral Notes, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Passion has top notes of Rose, Ozonic notes, Violet Leaves and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Amber and Vetiver.