Fragrance comparison

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense vs Papavero

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 146 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Mandarina Duck

3.66145 votes

Rank #19,271 Fresh SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Papavero

Bottega Verde

5.001 votes

Rank #62,968 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense
Choose it for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Papavero
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money.

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense3/4

Papavero1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarina Duck Rouge IntenseMandarina Duck

PapaveroBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.66/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 23%Had 49%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityMandarina Duck Rouge Intense

SillageMandarina Duck Rouge Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value100

Category winnerPapaveroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

white floral90%

woody80%

powdery70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, fresh spicy 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

LilyOsmanthusBergamotTea

Heart

PoppyRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesTea, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#62,968

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarina Duck Rouge IntenseHigher 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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Papavero by Bottega Verde opens with a bright splash of bergamot and bitter black tea. The top layer quickly settles into a bouquet dominated by osmanthus and lily. Within fifteen minutes, a dusty red poppy accord emerges alongside rose and jasmine, lending the composition a soft floral heart. The base rests on calm s…

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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 Papavero?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense takes 3 of 4 categories. Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense is rated 3.66/5 from 145 votes; Papavero is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense for a fresh spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Papavero for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense or Papavero?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense lasts longest (Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense 64/100, Papavero 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense or Papavero?

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense projects furthest (Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense 61/100, Papavero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense and Papavero smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh spicy and powdery accords. Common notes include Tea, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

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

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Mandarina Duck Rouge Intense has top notes of Bourbon Pepper, Tea, Lily and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk. Papavero has top notes of Lily, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Tea, heart notes of Poppy, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.