Fragrance comparison

Molinard de Molinard vs Route Mandarine

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 565 ratings analysed

Molinard de Molinard

Molinard · 1979

3.96497 votes

Rank #10,181 GreenFruity

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31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Route Mandarine

Manuel Canovas

4.1568 votes

Rank #13,169 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Route Mandarine takes 5 of 7 categories.

Molinard de Molinard
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Route Mandarine
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Molinard de Molinard2/7

Route Mandarine5/7

Ratings & consensus: Route Mandarine
Community sentiment: Route Mandarine
Longevity: Route Mandarine
Sillage & projection: Route Mandarine
Value for money: Route Mandarine
Versatility: Molinard de Molinard
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Molinard de Molinard

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Molinard de MolinardMolinard

Route MandarineManuel Canovas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 497 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

Category winnerRoute MandarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

41%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerRoute MandarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRoute Mandarine

SillageRoute Mandarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value63

Category winnerRoute MandarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesAsafoetidaBlack CurrantCassisFruity NotesLemonBergamot

Heart

NarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangBulgarian Rose

Base

VetiverIncenseLabdanumMuskAmberPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Madagascar ClovesOrangeCeylon CinnamonMadagascar Ylang-YlangItalian MandarinEgyptian PelargoniumLemonBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RosePatchouliSandalwoodOrange BlossomEgyptian JasmineTahitian VetiverLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

IncenseAmberSpanish LabdanumWhite MuskMadagascar Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Route Mandarine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer53

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night41

Spring48

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex30

Women66

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,181

PerfumerMolinard

Launched1979

Reviews9

Overall rank#13,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerMolinard de MolinardHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard de Molinard opens with a sharp, invigorating snap of crushed green stems, tangy cassis, and bitter asafoetida paired with bright bergamot. It feels like stepping outside right after a morning rain shower when the garden air is cool and pungent. As the initial herbal bite settles, a dewy floral heart of yellow…

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Route Mandarine by Manuel Canovas smells like a traditional winter pomander brought to life. You get an immediate burst of juicy Italian mandarin, bitter bergamot, and pungent Madagascar clove. Do not overspray this. The spice hits fast. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus flash fades into a warm heart of Bulgari…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Molinard de Molinard or Route Mandarine?

Route Mandarine takes 5 of 7 categories. Molinard de Molinard is rated 3.96/5 from 497 votes; Route Mandarine is rated 4.15/5 from 68 votes. Choose Molinard de Molinard for a green and fruity character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Route Mandarine for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Molinard de Molinard or Route Mandarine?

Route Mandarine lasts longest (Route Mandarine 77/100, Molinard de Molinard 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Molinard de Molinard or Route Mandarine?

Route Mandarine projects furthest (Route Mandarine 65/100, Molinard de Molinard 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Molinard de Molinard and Route Mandarine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Molinard de Molinard or Route Mandarine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Molinard de Molinard is the stronger pick. For winter, Route Mandarine is the stronger pick. Molinard de Molinard suits daytime wear; Route Mandarine suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Molinard de Molinard and Route Mandarine?

Molinard de Molinard has top notes of Green Notes, Asafoetida, Black Currant and Cassis, heart notes of Narcissus, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Labdanum and Musk. Route Mandarine has top notes of Madagascar Cloves, Orange, Ceylon Cinnamon and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orange Blossom, a base of Incense, Amber, Spanish Labdanum and White Musk.