Fragrance comparison

Mandarino Malandrino vs Mole•cu•lar Citrus

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mandarino Malandrino

iPiccirilli

3.4973 votes

Rank #25,124 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Mole•cu•lar Citrus

Tuoksu

—0 votes

Rank #66,576 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarino Malandrino takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mandarino Malandrino
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mole•cu•lar Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character.

Mandarino Malandrino1/1

Mole•cu•lar Citrus0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarino Malandrino

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mandarino MalandrinoiPiccirilli

Mole•cu•lar CitrusTuoksu

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.49/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 6%Want 53%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

24%Hate

63 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet83%

woody65%

fruity48%

white floral30%

citrus100%

aquatic88%

woody77%

musky65%

amber53%

fresh42%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClementineKumquatMandarinSweet OrangeBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomFigCardamom

Base

CedarVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangeMandarin

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base5-7 hrs

Iso E Super

InformationalShared notesMandarin and Sweet Orange. Durations are only published for Mole•cu•lar Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night43

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex85

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 14%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,124

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#66,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino MalandrinoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandarino Malandrino is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance that balances punchy clementine and mandarin with a woody, resinous base. It captures the feel of a sun-drenched Italian afternoon, making it a reliable pick for warm weather. This unisex release stays energetic on skin, blending refreshing fruit top notes wit…

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Mole•cu•lar Citrus by Tuoksu is a minimalist citrus aquatic fragrance built on brisk clarity and transparent woods. The initial spray hits skin with a burst of sweet orange and tart mandarin rind, releasing an authentic, mouthwatering juice before cooling down rapidly. Within twenty minutes, salty watery notes soften …

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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.

Do Mandarino Malandrino and Mole•cu•lar Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin and Sweet Orange.

Is Mandarino Malandrino or Mole•cu•lar Citrus better for summer or winter?

Mandarino Malandrino suits daytime wear; Mole•cu•lar Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandarino Malandrino and Mole•cu•lar Citrus?

Mandarino Malandrino has top notes of Clementine, Kumquat, Mandarin and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Fig and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Mole•cu•lar Citrus has top notes of Sweet Orange and Mandarin, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Iso E Super.