Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense vs Byblos

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 669 ratings analysed

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Mandarina Duck

3.66145 votes

Rank #19,271 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,418 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck Rouge IntenseMandarina Duck

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 23%Had 49%Want 29%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMandarina Duck Rouge Intense

SillageMandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

white floral90%

woody80%

powdery70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bourbon PepperTeaLilyJasmineHeliotropeGardenia

Heart2-4 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCedarMusk

Base6-8 hrs

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Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBourbon Pepper, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day79

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandarina Duck Rouge IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 31%Casual 28%Work 24%Party 18%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,418

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense hits skin with a burst of fiery Bourbon pepper and brisk black tea. The spice tingles immediately. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery heat mellows into a plush garden bouquet of gardenia, night blooming jasmine, and powdery heliotrope. It never feels cold or shrill. Creamy sandalwood, sweet…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful 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 Rouge Intense or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense is rated 3.66/5 from 145 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense or Byblos?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense lasts longest (Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense 64/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense or Byblos?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense projects furthest (Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense 61/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bourbon Pepper, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Gardenia.

Is Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense is the stronger pick. Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense and Byblos?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Tea, Lily and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.