Matelda vs Mandala of Desires
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Matelda takes 6 of 7 categories.
MateldaChoose it for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandala of DesiresChoose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Matelda6/7
Mandala of Desires1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Matelda
- Community sentiment
- Matelda
- Longevity
- Matelda
- Sillage & projection
- Mandala of Desires
- Value for money
- Matelda
- Versatility
- Matelda
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Matelda
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MateldaProfumo di FirenzeMandala of DesiresNimere ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 370 votes
Have 43%Had 14%Want 43%
3.72/ 5 · 29 votes
Have 9%Had 16%Want 75%
Category winnerMateldaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
35%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
370 votes
31%Love
41%Like
0%Ok
24%Dislike
3%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerMateldaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMatelda
SillageMandala of Desires
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMateldaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
floral92%
powdery84%
amber77%
balsamic69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
cacao92%
powdery84%
sweet77%
chocolate69%
amber61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Peach BlossomWhite Grapefruit
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChamomileVioletPeru BalsamBenzoin
Base3 to 4 hours
VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodMusk
Top
ChocolateCinnamonBergamot
Heart
IrisVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
Cacao PodCastoreumWhite MuskVanillaTonka BeanPeru BalsamBenzoinTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesViolet, Peru Balsam, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Matelda, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer56
Fall84
Winter54
Day100
Night46
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night80
Category winnerMateldaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,162
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Overall rank#23,586
PerfumerNikolay Eremin
Launched—
Reviews6
Category winnerMateldaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMatelda by Profumo di Firenze presents a soft, comforting take on floral gourmand scents. It opens with an airy flash of peach blossom alongside crisp white grapefruit, offering a clean, gentle brightness. The heart turns calming as herbal chamomile and powdery violet settle into a warm resinous base of benzoin and Pe…
Reviews →Mandala of Desires by Nimere Parfums creates a rich, textured experience centered on dark chocolate and warm cinnamon. This unisex composition settles into a complex base of balsams and resins, making it a distinct choice for colder weather. It projects a moody, sophisticated character that suits individuals who prefe…
Reviews →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, Matelda or Mandala of Desires?
Matelda takes 6 of 7 categories. Matelda is rated 4.08/5 from 370 votes; Mandala of Desires is rated 3.72/5 from 29 votes. Choose Matelda for a vanilla and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandala of Desires for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Matelda or Mandala of Desires?
They last about the same: Matelda 59/100, Mandala of Desires 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Matelda or Mandala of Desires?
Mandala of Desires projects furthest (Mandala of Desires 60/100, Matelda 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Matelda and Mandala of Desires smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and amber accords. Common notes include Violet, Peru Balsam, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is Matelda or Mandala of Desires better for summer or winter?
For summer, Matelda is the stronger pick. For winter, Matelda is the stronger pick. Matelda suits daytime wear; Mandala of Desires suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Matelda and Mandala of Desires?
Matelda has top notes of Peach Blossom and White Grapefruit, heart notes of Chamomile, Violet, Peru Balsam and Benzoin, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Musk. Mandala of Desires has top notes of Chocolate, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Violet and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Cacao Pod, Castoreum, White Musk and Vanilla.
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