Fragrance comparison

Mandarine Fauve vs Sashka Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Mandarine Fauve

Atelier Cologne

3.6746 votes

Rank #32,765 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sashka Man

M. Micallef

3.9212 votes

Rank #50,663 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sashka Man takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mandarine Fauve
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sashka Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mandarine Fauve2/5

Sashka Man3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sashka Man
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sashka Man
Sillage & projection: Sashka Man
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

Sashka ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 8%Want 70%

Category winnerSashka ManRating 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

25%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySashka Man

SillageSashka Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value31

Category winnerMandarine FauveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody90%

fresh80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

conifer50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citrus

Heart

Green Mandarin

Base

FirPatchouli

Top

LavenderRosemaryLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

ArtemisiaPepperPaprikaNutmeg

Base

VetiverOakmossFirPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesFir 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

Summer20

Fall60

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women7

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,765

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,663

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

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…

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Sashka Man by M. Micallef is a classic aromatic fougere that leans heavily into herbal lavender and sharp citrus. It is a mature, dry, and professional fragrance suited for office settings or formal events in cooler spring weather. The development is straightforward, moving from a bright, punchy citrus opening to a gr…

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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 Sashka Man?

Sashka Man takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandarine Fauve is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes; Sashka Man is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mandarine Fauve for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sashka Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarine Fauve or Sashka Man?

Sashka Man lasts longest (Sashka Man 65/100, Mandarine Fauve 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarine Fauve or Sashka Man?

Sashka Man projects furthest (Sashka Man 68/100, Mandarine Fauve 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarine Fauve and Sashka Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Fir and Patchouli.

Is Mandarine Fauve or Sashka Man better for summer or winter?

Mandarine Fauve suits daytime wear; Sashka Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarine Fauve and Sashka Man?

Mandarine Fauve has top notes of Citrus, heart notes of Green Mandarin, a base of Fir and Patchouli. Sashka Man has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Artemisia, Pepper, Paprika and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Fir and Patchouli.