Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Pops

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Pops

The Dua Brand

4.005 votes

Rank #47,844 VanillaFresh Spicy

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 longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pops
Choose it for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mandrake2/4

Pops2/4

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

PopsThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 64%Had 14%Want 21%

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

40%Love

20%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMandrake

SillagePops

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value55

Category winnerPopsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

leather61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both leather and aromatic

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

Madagascar VanillaMandarin OrangeBlack PepperTonka BeanLavenderLeatherPlumHaitian VetiverStar AniseWhite MuskPatchouliCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli 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

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#47,844

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Pops by The Dua Brand is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. Pops was launched in 2022. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy to understand on first wear, bu…

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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 Pops?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Pops is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pops for a vanilla and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Pops?

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

Which projects more, Mandrake or Pops?

Pops projects furthest (Pops 70/100, Mandrake 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Pops smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Madagascar Vanilla, Patchouli and Cardamom.

Is Mandrake or Pops better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mandrake and Pops?

Mandrake features Rhubarb, Apple, Pomegranate, Suede and Birch Leaf. Pops features Madagascar Vanilla, Mandarin Orange, Black Pepper, Tonka Bean and Lavender.