Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Brun Sicilien

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Brun Sicilien

Scent on Canvas

3.8526 votes

Rank #21,386 LeatherPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandrake takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Brun Sicilien
Choose it for a leather and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mandrake4/4

Brun Sicilien0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandrakeParfums Quartana

Brun SicilienScent on Canvas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

Category winnerMandrakeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

107 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMandrake

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

leather100%

powdery90%

smoky80%

musky70%

vanilla60%

animalic50%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RhubarbApplePomegranateSuedeBirch LeafBirchSandalwoodTonka BeanMadagascar VanillaPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Sicilian MandarinWhite FlowersJasmine

Heart

LeatherSuedeHeliotropeBlack PepperCardamomMusk

Base

BirchMadagascar VanillaIndonesian Patchouli LeafAmber

InformationalShared notesSuede, Birch, Madagascar Vanilla and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Mandrake, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring38

Summer25

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#21,386

PerfumerAlexandra Kosinski

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerMandrakeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mandrake by Parfums Quartana is a tart, fruity, and woody scent built around a bold rhubarb opening. Created by perfumer Carlos Viñals, the profile introduces crisp green apple and pomegranate alongside pungent, sour rhubarb stalks. As the bright initial burst settles, birch leaf and birch wood provide a rustic, green…

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Brun Sicilien by Scent on Canvas is a versatile leather fragrance that balances citrus brightness with a grounded, suede-like heart. It suits those seeking a modern, approachable scent for daily wear, blending Sicilian mandarin and white flowers into a smooth, musky base. It is a solid choice for office environments o…

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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, Mandrake or Brun Sicilien?

Mandrake takes 4 of 4 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Brun Sicilien is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Brun Sicilien for a leather and powdery character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Brun Sicilien?

Mandrake lasts longest (Mandrake 71/100, Brun Sicilien 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Brun Sicilien?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Brun Sicilien 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Brun Sicilien smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Suede, Birch, Madagascar Vanilla and Cardamom.

Is Mandrake or Brun Sicilien better for summer or winter?

Mandrake suits daytime wear; Brun Sicilien suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and Brun Sicilien?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Brun Sicilien has top notes of Sicilian Mandarin, White Flowers and Jasmine, heart notes of Leather, Suede, Heliotrope and Black Pepper, a base of Birch, Madagascar Vanilla, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Amber.