Fragrance comparison

Mandaroud vs Tuba

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mandaroud

Amer Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #25,780 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Tuba

Opificio del Cavaliere

4.002 votes

Rank #64,985 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mandaroud
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tuba
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mandaroud3/4

Tuba1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandaroudAmer Perfumes

TubaOpificio del Cavaliere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

76%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMandaroud

SillageMandaroud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerTubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

aromatic100%

rose92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarinRum

Heart

Oak TreeAgarwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTobaccoSandalwoodMusk

Top

Calabrian bergamotOsmanthus

Heart

RoseCoriander

Base

MuskTonka BeanVirginian CedarVetiverTobacco

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Osmanthus, Rose and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer64

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,780

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#64,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandaroudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandaroud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Mandaroud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum; middle notes are Mandarin, Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Rose; base note…

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Tuba by Opificio del Cavaliere is a woody floral musk that balances Calabrian bergamot with a dark tobacco base. Designed for both men and women, it transitions smoothly from office wear to evening dinners. The fragrance offers a dry, aromatic texture that stands out in cool spring and autumn weather.

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, Mandaroud or Tuba?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 4 categories. Mandaroud is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes; Tuba is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mandaroud for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tuba for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandaroud or Tuba?

They last about the same: Mandaroud 82/100, Tuba 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mandaroud or Tuba?

Mandaroud projects furthest (Mandaroud 71/100, Tuba 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandaroud and Tuba smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Osmanthus, Rose and Vetiver.

Is Mandaroud or Tuba better for summer or winter?

Mandaroud suits evening wear; Tuba suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandaroud and Tuba?

Mandaroud has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum, heart notes of Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambergris and Tobacco. Tuba has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose and Coriander, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar and Vetiver.