Fragrance comparison

Parfum de Nuit vs The Mandariner for Her

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

4 wins

Parfum de Nuit

Alberta Ferretti

4.2252 votes

Rank #24,753 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Parfum de Nuit
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Parfum de Nuit4/7

The Mandariner for Her2/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum de Nuit
Community sentiment: Parfum de Nuit
Longevity: Parfum de Nuit
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: The Mandariner for Her
Versatility: The Mandariner for Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum de Nuit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Parfum de NuitAlberta Ferretti

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 32%Had 14%Want 54%

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%

Category winnerParfum de NuitRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

31%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerParfum de NuitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityParfum de Nuit

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value82

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

yellow floral77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliGrapefruitPetitgrain

Heart

MimosaNutmegYlang-YlangJasmineAfrican Orange Flower

Base

Patchoulioak mossSandalwoodVetiverAmberMuskVirginia CedarVanille

Top15-30 mins

CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar. 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

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter73

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

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#24,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerParfum de NuitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfum de Nuit is a classic 1990s chypre floral, bright at first with mandarin, neroli and grapefruit, then softening into a slightly powdery bouquet of mimosa, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns mossy and woody, with patchouli, oakmoss, sandalwood and a gentle amber-vanilla warmth. It reads polished and grow…

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, Parfum de Nuit or The Mandariner for Her?

Parfum de Nuit takes 4 of 7 categories. Parfum de Nuit is rated 4.22/5 from 52 votes; The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes. Choose Parfum de Nuit for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parfum de Nuit or The Mandariner for Her?

Parfum de Nuit lasts longest (Parfum de Nuit 70/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parfum de Nuit or The Mandariner for Her?

Projection is very close: Parfum de Nuit 57/100, The Mandariner for Her 57/100 for sillage.

Do Parfum de Nuit and The Mandariner for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Parfum de Nuit or The Mandariner for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariner for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Parfum de Nuit is the stronger pick. Parfum de Nuit suits evening wear; The Mandariner for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parfum de Nuit and The Mandariner for Her?

Parfum de Nuit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Grapefruit and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Nutmeg, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, oak moss, Sandalwood and Vetiver. 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.