Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Man vs 41 Burlington Arcade

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 665 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Man

Mandarina Duck

3.97190 votes

Rank #15,940 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

41 Burlington Arcade

Atkinsons

4.03475 votes

Rank #3,460 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

41 Burlington Arcade takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck Man
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
41 Burlington Arcade
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mandarina Duck Man1/7

41 Burlington Arcade6/7

Ratings & consensus: 41 Burlington Arcade
Community sentiment: 41 Burlington Arcade
Longevity: 41 Burlington Arcade
Sillage & projection: 41 Burlington Arcade
Value for money: Mandarina Duck Man
Versatility: 41 Burlington Arcade
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 41 Burlington Arcade

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck ManMandarina Duck

41 Burlington ArcadeAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 190 votes

Have 30%Had 44%Want 26%

4.03/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

63%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

190 votes

40%Love

41%Like

14%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

310 votes

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

Longevity41 Burlington Arcade

Sillage41 Burlington Arcade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMandarina Duck ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy90%

fruity80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

sweet50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Blood OrangePeachGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomCarawayNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiver

Top

White PepperGrapefruitCitrusesLemonFloral Notes

Heart

LicoriceNutmegCardamomPimento

Base

VetiverCedarAmberSmokeMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day–

Night–

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men59

Unisex36

Women5

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,940

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#3,460

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winner41 Burlington ArcadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Man opens with a bright flash of zesty blood orange and tart grapefruit. It hits the air with an energetic, sunny spark. Soon, a juicy peach note softens the citrus bite into something sweeter and surprisingly smooth. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an aromatic heart of…

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41 Burlington Arcade opens bright and peppery, with grapefruit, lemon and a dark licorice twist that gives it more character than a standard fresh spicy scent. As it settles, the citrus thins out and the fragrance turns woody, musky and quietly smoky. It suits someone who likes polished, gentlemanly fragrances with a …

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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 Man or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade takes 6 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck Man is rated 3.97/5 from 190 votes; 41 Burlington Arcade is rated 4.03/5 from 475 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Man for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 41 Burlington Arcade for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck Man or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade lasts longest (41 Burlington Arcade 66/100, Mandarina Duck Man 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Man or 41 Burlington Arcade?

41 Burlington Arcade projects furthest (41 Burlington Arcade 59/100, Mandarina Duck Man 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Man and 41 Burlington Arcade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Musk.

Is Mandarina Duck Man or 41 Burlington Arcade better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarina Duck Man is the stronger pick. For winter, 41 Burlington Arcade is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Man and 41 Burlington Arcade?

Mandarina Duck Man has top notes of Blood Orange, Peach and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cardamom, Caraway and Nutmeg, a base of Musk and Vetiver. 41 Burlington Arcade has top notes of White Pepper, Grapefruit, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Pimento, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Smoke.