Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Gourmand Dream

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Gourmand Dream

Nomade Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #52,389 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gourmand Dream
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Mandrake2/4

Gourmand Dream2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gourmand Dream
Sillage & projection: Mandrake
Value for money: Gourmand Dream
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

Gourmand DreamNomade Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

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

50%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGourmand Dream

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGourmand DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

amber77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both fruity, aromatic and sweet

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

BergamotBlack CurrantApplePineappleLiquor

Heart

CorianderCardamomGeraniumBirchChocolatePatchouli

Base

AmberVanillaTonka BeanBenzoinOakmossMusk

InformationalShared notesApple, Birch, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#52,389

PerfumerChris Maurice

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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Gourmand Dream by Nomade Perfumes opens with a tart splash of pineapple, black currant, apple, and bergamot soaked in dark liquor. The top notes feel heavy and boozy, cutting through cold autumn air before shifting into a rich heart of bitter chocolate, cardamom, coriander, and earthy patchouli. As the composition set…

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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 Gourmand Dream?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Gourmand Dream is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gourmand Dream for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Gourmand Dream?

Gourmand Dream lasts longest (Gourmand Dream 80/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Gourmand Dream?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Gourmand Dream 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Gourmand Dream smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Apple, Birch, Tonka Bean and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is Mandrake or Gourmand Dream better for summer or winter?

Mandrake suits daytime wear; Gourmand Dream suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mandrake and Gourmand Dream?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Gourmand Dream has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Coriander, Cardamom, Geranium and Birch, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Benzoin.