Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck For Man vs Supernova

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 86 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandarina Duck For Man

Mandarina Duck

3.5929 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyPowdery

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56%scent match

Closely related

Supernova

Nicheend

3.4057 votes

Rank #16,563 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck For Man
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Supernova
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandarina Duck For Man4/7

Supernova3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck For ManMandarina Duck

SupernovaNicheend

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.59/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

3.40/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManRating 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

18%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevitySupernova

SillageSupernova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value40

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

rose84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both woody, powdery and vanilla

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

AppleBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomRose

Base

VanillaSandalwoodLabdanumAmberGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesApple, Rose, Cedar and Orange Blossom. 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

Spring32

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day80

Night100

Category winnerMandarina Duck For ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex6

Women11

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

Men4

Unisex54

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,563

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerSupernovaHigher 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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Supernova by Nicheend is a unisex fragrance launched in 2022 that centers on a bright, citrus-led opening of apple and bergamot. It evolves into a powdery, floral heart before settling into a warm, wood-heavy base. It performs well in cooler weather, offering a sweet yet grounded profile that suits those who enjoy den…

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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 Supernova?

Mandarina Duck For Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck For Man is rated 3.59/5 from 29 votes; Supernova is rated 3.40/5 from 57 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck For Man for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Supernova for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck For Man or Supernova?

Supernova lasts longest (Supernova 74/100, Mandarina Duck For Man 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck For Man or Supernova?

Supernova projects furthest (Supernova 68/100, Mandarina Duck For Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck For Man and Supernova smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and vanilla accords. Common notes include Apple, Rose, Cedar and Orange Blossom.

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

For summer, Mandarina Duck For Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Supernova is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck For Man suits daytime wear; Supernova suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Supernova has top notes of Apple and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Amber.