Fragrance comparison

Mandodari vs Civet

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,148 ratings analysed

Mandodari

Prin

4.26152 votes

Rank #5,227 FloralAnimalic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Civet

Zoologist Perfumes

3.911,996 votes

Rank #803 AmberMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Civet takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mandodari
Choose it for a floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Civet
Choose it for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Mandodari3/7

Civet4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandodariPrin

CivetZoologist Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 34%Had 9%Want 57%

3.91/ 5 · 1,996 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

Category winnerMandodariRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

41%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

1,613 votes

Category winnerMandodariMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCivet

SillageCivet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerCivetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

animalic92%

white floral84%

aldehydic77%

sweet69%

musky61%

amber100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

animalic77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, animalic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AldehydesCivetChampacaFrangipaniOpiumGardeniaTuberoseCoffeeAshCuminOakmossTobacco

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CivetResinsTuberoseSpicesCoffeeYlang-YlangIncenseCarnationOakmossFrangipaniRussian LeatherMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCivet, Frangipani, Tuberose and Coffee. Durations are only published for Mandodari, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring54

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMandodariMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex61

Women34

Men20

Unisex57

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,227

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews25

Overall rank#803

PerfumerShelley Waddington

Launched—

Reviews333

Category winnerCivetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandodari by Prin is an intense floral and animalic fragrance built around contrasting textures of clean, sparkling soap and dark earth. The scent opens with a burst of crisp aldehydes alongside lush white florals like tuberose, creamy gardenia, exotic champaca, and frangipani. Beneath this vibrant, sunlit floral bouq…

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Civet is a rich, vintage-leaning amber floral with spices, resins, musk and a distinctly old-school polish. It opens sharp, citrusy and warm, then settles into a dense mix of powder, florals, balsams and soft animalic warmth. This suits shoppers who enjoy retro French-style perfumery, textured florals and a little str…

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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, Mandodari or Civet?

Civet takes 4 of 7 categories. Mandodari is rated 4.26/5 from 152 votes; Civet is rated 3.91/5 from 1,996 votes. Choose Mandodari for a floral and animalic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Civet for a amber and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mandodari or Civet?

Civet lasts longest (Civet 80/100, Mandodari 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandodari or Civet?

Civet projects furthest (Civet 68/100, Mandodari 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandodari and Civet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, animalic and musky accords. Common notes include Civet, Frangipani, Tuberose and Coffee.

Is Mandodari or Civet better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandodari is the stronger pick. For winter, Mandodari is the stronger pick. Mandodari suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.