Fragrance comparison

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto vs The Mandariner for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto

Borsari

3.7240 votes

Rank #29,942 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariner for Her takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto2/5

The Mandariner for Her3/5

Ratings & consensus: The Mandariner for Her
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto
Sillage & projection: The Mandariner for Her
Value for money: The Mandariner for Her
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di LotoBorsari

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

31%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNeroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto

SillageThe Mandariner for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value82

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

amber61%

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliBergamotBamboo

Heart

PeonyLotus

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmbergris

Top15-30 mins

CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Peony and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for The Mandariner for Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men5

Unisex18

Women77

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeroli, Bamboo e Fior di LotoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto opens with bright neroli and bergamot, then settles into a soft watery floral heart of lotus and peony. The bamboo keeps it airy, while musk, sandalwood and ambergris add a clean woody trail. It reads as a fresh floral woody scent with a smooth, slightly powdery finish. This feels best su…

Reviews →

Expect a brief alcohol flash upon first spray. It vanishes quickly. What settles onto your pulse points is a crisp, dewy rush of green clover combined with bitter neroli citrus. Sweet plum follows right behind. Luckily, an earthy pour of black tea and delicate jasmine tea keeps the fruitiness grounded and dry. Soft pe…

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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, Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto or The Mandariner for Her?

The Mandariner for Her takes 3 of 5 categories. Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto is rated 3.72/5 from 40 votes; The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto or The Mandariner for Her?

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto lasts longest (Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto 68/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto or The Mandariner for Her?

The Mandariner for Her projects furthest (The Mandariner for Her 57/100, Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto and The Mandariner for Her smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Neroli, Peony and Sandalwood.

Is Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto or The Mandariner for Her better for summer or winter?

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto suits daytime wear; The Mandariner for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto and The Mandariner for Her?

Neroli, Bamboo e Fior di Loto has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot and Bamboo, heart notes of Peony and Lotus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Ambergris. The Mandariner for Her has top notes of Clover, Black Tea, Neroli and Plum, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Peony and Bougainvillea, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Clearwood.