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Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua vs Oriana

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

Updated 5,392 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Oriana

    Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua4/7
Oriana3/7
Ratings & consensus
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Community sentiment
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Longevity
Oriana
Sillage & projection
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Value for money
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Versatility
Oriana
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Oriana

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford
OrianaParfums de Marly
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 967 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 4,425 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
43%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

967 votes

40%Love
29%Like
16%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

4,425 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate79
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityOriana

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value29
¤ Price value21
Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
green48%
white floral30%
sweet100%
citrus88%
fruity77%
powdery65%
white floral53%
musky42%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso
Base
MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
Orange BlossomRaspberryBlack Currant
Base6-8+ hrs
MarshamallowWhipped CreamMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Vanilla
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Oriana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter58
Day100
Night47
Category winnerOrianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men26
Unisex59
Women15
Men1
Unisex2
Women97
Casual 33%Date 29%Party 22%Work 16%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,580

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,406

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani, Nathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerOrianaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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Oriana by Parfums de Marly is a vibrant gourmand floral that pairs spunky citrus brightness with airy, whipped confections. The first spray delivers a crisp flash of mandarin orange, Italian bergamot, and tart grapefruit. Soon, honeyed orange blossom blossoms over ripe raspberry and dark black currant puree. As the sc…

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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, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Oriana?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes; Oriana is rated 3.91/5 from 4,425 votes. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Oriana for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Oriana?

Oriana lasts longest (Oriana 63/100, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Oriana?

Projection is very close: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Oriana 52/100 for sillage.

Do Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Oriana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Black Currant.

Is Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua or Oriana better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Oriana is the stronger pick. Oriana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua and Oriana?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum. Oriana has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Raspberry and Black Currant, a base of Marshamallow, Whipped Cream, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).

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