Fragrance comparison

Mandarine Sultane vs Seasalt & Neroli

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 565 ratings analysed

Mandarine Sultane

Alexandre.J

3.49472 votes

Rank #11,982 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Seasalt & Neroli

Marks & Spencer

4.0193 votes

Rank #11,907 SaltyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Seasalt & Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mandarine Sultane
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Seasalt & Neroli
Choose it for a salty and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mandarine Sultane2/7

Seasalt & Neroli5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarine SultaneAlexandre.J

Seasalt & NeroliMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 472 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 61%Had 11%Want 28%

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

419 votes

35%Love

37%Like

22%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMandarine Sultane

SillageMandarine Sultane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value89

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

salty100%

citrus86%

musky72%

marine58%

powdery44%

white floral30%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, musky and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

NeroliOrange BlossomAlmondJasminePeach

Base

AmberCashmere WoodMuskRumSandalwoodSaffron

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea SaltMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Neroli

Base2 to 3 hours

Musk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk. Durations are only published for Seasalt & Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer100

Fall32

Winter11

Day100

Night20

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex49

Women43

Men4

Unisex34

Women61

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,982

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#11,907

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerSeasalt & NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarine 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…

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Seasalt & Neroli by Marks & Spencer is a crisp, airy fragrance built around bright citrus and brisk coastal freshness. The scent opens immediately with a burst of juicy mandarin orange paired with sharp, mineral sea salt that feels like an ocean breeze. As the initial splash calms, a clean middle note of neroli brings…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mandarine Sultane or Seasalt & Neroli?

Seasalt & Neroli takes 5 of 7 categories. Mandarine Sultane is rated 3.49/5 from 472 votes; Seasalt & Neroli is rated 4.01/5 from 93 votes. Choose Mandarine Sultane for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Seasalt & Neroli for a salty and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarine Sultane or Seasalt & Neroli?

Mandarine Sultane lasts longest (Mandarine Sultane 69/100, Seasalt & Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarine Sultane or Seasalt & Neroli?

Mandarine Sultane projects furthest (Mandarine Sultane 64/100, Seasalt & Neroli 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandarine Sultane and Seasalt & Neroli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, musky and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Musk.

Is Mandarine Sultane or Seasalt & Neroli better for summer or winter?

For summer, Seasalt & Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandarine Sultane is the stronger pick. Seasalt & Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarine Sultane and Seasalt & Neroli?

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. Seasalt & Neroli has top notes of Sea Salt and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, a base of Musk.