Fragrance comparison

Overdose vs The Mandariners for Him

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 642 ratings analysed

Overdose

Omanluxury

3.55590 votes

Rank #6,371 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

Overdose
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Overdose3/7

The Mandariners for Him4/7

Ratings & consensus: The Mandariners for Him
Community sentiment: The Mandariners for Him
Longevity: Overdose
Sillage & projection: Overdose
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: The Mandariners for Him
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Overdose

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OverdoseOmanluxury

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 590 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

22%Like

16%Ok

15%Dislike

18%Hate

443 votes

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOverdose

SillageOverdose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value85

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

amber70%

white floral60%

warm spicy50%

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotLemonBlack PepperCardamomSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

Orange BlossomLilyJasmineSageOrrisFig

Base

AmbergrisMuskVetiverSandalwoodCedarPatchouliTonka BeanPlum

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sage. Durations are only published for The Mandariners for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex40

Women8

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,371

PerfumerPhilippe Paparella-Paris

Launched—

Reviews109

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerOverdoseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Overdose is a polarizing, high-octane citrus fragrance that thrives in extreme heat. It features a sharp, bracing blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot layered over a salty, animalic ambergris base. Designed for those who prefer an aggressive, avant-garde scent profile, this perfume projects with intensity and is b…

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The Mandariners for Him by Mandarina Duck is an easygoing citrus woody eau de toilette that takes an unexpected floral twist. You get a bright blast of Italian lemon, Brazilian orange, and green clover right at the nozzle. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus gives way to lush ylang ylang and aromatic lavender, cre…

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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, Overdose or The Mandariners for Him?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. Overdose is rated 3.55/5 from 590 votes; The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes. Choose Overdose for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Overdose or The Mandariners for Him?

Overdose lasts longest (Overdose 74/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Overdose or The Mandariners for Him?

Overdose projects furthest (Overdose 66/100, The Mandariners for Him 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Overdose and The Mandariners for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Sage.

Is Overdose or The Mandariners for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Overdose and The Mandariners for Him?

Overdose has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily, Jasmine and Sage, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Vetiver and Sandalwood. The Mandariners for Him has top notes of Clover, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Ylang Ylang, Lavender and Sage, a base of Sandalwood and Patchouli.