Fragrance comparison

Mandarine Fauve vs Malakit

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Malakit

Adleen Haute Parfumerie

4.502 votes

Rank #49,776 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malakit
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mandarine Fauve2/4

Malakit2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Malakit
Sillage & projection: Malakit
Value for money: Mandarine Fauve
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarine Fauve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarine FauveAtelier Cologne

MalakitAdleen Haute Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

28%Like

24%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

46 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMalakit

SillageMalakit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMandarine FauveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

green77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

Top

BergamotPink PepperGreen Mandarin

Heart

Jasmine SambacNeroliGreen Tea

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesGreen Mandarin and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall71

Winter76

Day100

Night47

Spring100

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarine FauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarine Fauve opens with a sharp burst of Italian green mandarin peel that feels bitter and fresh. Maurice Roucel pairs this vibrant citrus top with crisp fir needle sap and earthy patchouli in the base. It creates a dark, pine-tinted citrus profile that suits spring mornings and crisp autumn days for anyone wanting…

Reviews →

Malakit by Adleen Haute Parfumerie is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Malakit was launched in 2024. Top notes are Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Mandarin; middle notes are Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Green Tea; base notes are Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.

Reviews →

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, Mandarine Fauve or Malakit?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes; Malakit is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malakit for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarine Fauve or Malakit?

Malakit lasts longest (Malakit 90/100, Mandarine Fauve 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarine Fauve or Malakit?

Malakit projects furthest (Malakit 63/100, Mandarine Fauve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarine Fauve and Malakit smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Patchouli.

Is Mandarine Fauve or Malakit better for summer or winter?

Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear; Malakit suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarine Fauve and Malakit?

Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli. Malakit has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Neroli and Green Tea, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris.