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Mandrake vs Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

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

Updated 109 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Mandrake

    Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mandrake2/5
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla3/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Sillage & projection
Mandrake
Value for money
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla
Fragranxe ranking
Mandrake

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MandrakeParfums Quartana
Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.97/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 50%Had 13%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value75
Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
woody92%
green84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
green61%
Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and green

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

Notes
Turkish RoseGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotCardamomVanillaBenzoinOakmoss

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerDrowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar VanillaLongest dry-down: 8-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer77
Fall55
Winter14
Day100
Night42
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men10
Unisex85
Women5
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#68,234

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla by The Dua Brand takes a familiar crisp, fruity opening and wraps it in deep, comforting warmth. The scent begins with an energizing splash of tart pineapple, crisp green apple, and bright bergamot that instantly wakes up your senses. Within minutes, a rugged backbone…

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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 Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla takes 3 of 5 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla lasts longest (Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 80/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and green accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Mandrake or Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Mandrake suits daytime wear; Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Drowning In Poseidon’s Precious Madagascar Vanilla features Turkish Rose, Green Notes, Pink Pepper, Sandalwood and Pineapple.

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