Mandarine Sultane vs Noir Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mandarine SultaneChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Noir ExtremeChoose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mandarine Sultane4/7
Noir Extreme3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Noir Extreme
- Community sentiment
- Noir Extreme
- Longevity
- Noir Extreme
- Sillage & projection
- Mandarine Sultane
- Value for money
- Mandarine Sultane
- Versatility
- Mandarine Sultane
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mandarine Sultane
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.JNoir ExtremeTom FordWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.49/ 5 · 472 votes
Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%
4.43/ 5 · 12,150 votes
Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%
Category winnerNoir ExtremeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
39%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate
419 votes
61%Love
27%Like
6%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
12,150 votes
Category winnerNoir ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNoir Extreme
SillageMandarine Sultane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMandarine SultaneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
white floral92%
woody84%
amber77%
musky69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
sweet92%
vanilla84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, amber and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon
Heart
NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach
Base
AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron
Top
CardamomNutmegSaffronMandarin OrangeNeroli
Heart
KulfiRoseMastic or LentisqueOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
VanillaAmberWoody NotesSandalwood
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter52
Day–
Night–
Spring31
Summer12
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMandarine SultaneMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,625
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#25,930
PerfumerSonia Constant
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMandarine SultaneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMandarine Sultane opens with a bright burst of mandarin, bergamot, and lemon, then softens into neroli, orange blossom, jasmine, and a gentle almond-peach sweetness. The dry-down adds musk, amber, woods, saffron, and a touch of rum, giving it a smoother, warmer finish. It reads as a citrus floral with a polished, slig…
Reviews →Noir Extreme starts with a warm rush of cardamom and nutmeg before melting into a milky sweetness that mimics kulfi, a traditional pistachio dessert. It behaves like a heavy wool coat on a freezing winter evening, wrapping the wearer in a dense cloud of vanilla and amber. While the opening has a sharp citrus pop from …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Mandarine Sultane or Noir Extreme?
Mandarine Sultane takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes; Noir Extreme is rated 4.43/5 from 12,150 votes. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Noir Extreme for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Mandarine Sultane or Noir Extreme?
They last about the same: Noir Extreme 70/100, Mandarine Sultane 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Mandarine Sultane or Noir Extreme?
Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Noir Extreme 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mandarine Sultane and Noir Extreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.
Is Mandarine Sultane or Noir Extreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Noir Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Noir Extreme is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mandarine Sultane and Noir Extreme?
Mandarine Sultane has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom, Almond and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Rum. Noir Extreme has top notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Kulfi, Rose, Mastic or Lentisque and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Woody Notes and Sandalwood.
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