Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck For Man vs Signature VI

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 33 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck For Man

Mandarina Duck

3.5929 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyPowdery

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29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Signature VI

Western Valley Avenue London

4.504 votes

Rank #40,221 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mandarina Duck For Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature VI
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarina Duck For Man1/3

Signature VI2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Signature VI
Sillage & projection: Signature VI
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
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

Signature VIWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySignature VI

SillageSignature VI

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

floral61%

fruity100%

floral92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top

BergamotCassisGrapefruitPepperAppleLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

CarnationFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyMagnoliaOrange BlossomRaspberryRoseStrawberry

Base

AmberCaramelCedarOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Lemon, Rose and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck For Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer44

Fall88

Winter63

Day100

Night61

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,221

PerfumerNot listed

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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Signature VI reads as a bright fruity floral with a creamy, sunny feel. The opening looks packed with citrus, cassis and apple, then settles into soft florals, berry sweetness and a warm caramel musk base. From the available review, it comes across as a summery scent with a luxe tanning-lotion effect, likely best for …

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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 Signature VI?

Signature VI takes 2 of 3 categories. Mandarina Duck For Man is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Signature VI is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck For Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature VI for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck For Man or Signature VI?

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

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck For Man or Signature VI?

Signature VI projects furthest (Signature VI 75/100, Mandarina Duck For Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck For Man and Signature VI smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Lemon, Rose and Cedar.

Is Mandarina Duck For Man or Signature VI better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck For Man and Signature VI?

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. Signature VI has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Carnation, Freesia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Magnolia, a base of Amber, Caramel, Cedar and Oakmoss.