Fragrance comparison

Mandarine Fauve vs Power of Seduction Urban

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Power of Seduction Urban

Antonio Banderas

4.0050 votes

Rank #23,865 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Power of Seduction Urban takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Power of Seduction Urban
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mandarine Fauve3/7

Power of Seduction Urban4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarine FauveAtelier Cologne

Power of Seduction UrbanAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 61%Had 16%Want 23%

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanRating 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

32%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Fauve

SillageMandarine Fauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

Top

Black PepperGreen MandarinJuniperBergamot

Heart

LavenderSandalwoodCedar

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberwoodPatchouli

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

Spring91

Summer27

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night97

Category winnerMandarine FauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerPower of Seduction UrbanHigher 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…

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Power of Seduction Urban opens with peppery citrus and a green, slightly metallic edge, then settles into lavender, cedar and a sweet vanilla tonka base. It reads masculine, easy to wear and office-friendly, with enough spice and wood to keep it from feeling bland. A solid pick if you like affordable fresh-spicy scent…

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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, Mandarine Fauve or Power of Seduction Urban?

Power of Seduction Urban takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes; Power of Seduction Urban is rated 4.00/5 from 50 votes. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Power of Seduction Urban for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarine Fauve or Power of Seduction Urban?

Mandarine Fauve lasts longest (Mandarine Fauve 60/100, Power of Seduction Urban 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarine Fauve or Power of Seduction Urban?

Mandarine Fauve projects furthest (Mandarine Fauve 51/100, Power of Seduction Urban 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarine Fauve and Power of Seduction Urban smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Mandarin and Patchouli.

Is Mandarine Fauve or Power of Seduction Urban better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarine Fauve is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarine Fauve is the stronger pick. Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear; Power of Seduction Urban suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarine Fauve and Power of Seduction Urban?

Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli. Power of Seduction Urban has top notes of Black Pepper, Green Mandarin, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Patchouli.