Fragrance comparison

Mandrake vs Suédois

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

Mandrake

Parfums Quartana

3.97107 votes

Rank #14,173 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #13,502 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Suédois takes 6 of 8 categories.

Mandrake
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Suédois
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Mandrake2/8

Suédois6/8

Ratings & consensus: Suédois
Community sentiment: Suédois
Longevity: Suédois
Sillage & projection: Mandrake
Value for money: Suédois
Versatility: Mandrake
Note pyramid (duration): Suédois
Fragranxe ranking: Suédois

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MandrakeParfums Quartana

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

Category winnerSuédoisRating 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

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerSuédoisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySuédois

SillageMandrake

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

green84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, 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

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerSuédoisLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall55

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerMandrakeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex85

Women5

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,173

PerfumerCarlos Viñals

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#13,502

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuédoisHigher 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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Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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 Suédois?

Suédois takes 6 of 8 categories. Mandrake is rated 3.97/5 from 107 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Mandrake for a fruity and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mandrake or Suédois?

Suédois lasts longest (Suédois 75/100, Mandrake 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mandrake or Suédois?

Mandrake projects furthest (Mandrake 63/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mandrake and Suédois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Suede, Birch, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is Mandrake or Suédois better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mandrake is the stronger pick. For winter, Suédois is the stronger pick. Mandrake suits daytime wear; Suédois suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.