Fragrance comparison

Poker Face vs Vibrant Woody Mandarin

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 465 ratings analysed

5 wins

Poker Face

Ted Lapidus

4.15442 votes

Rank #1,559 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Vibrant Woody Mandarin

Angel Schlesser

3.3523 votes

Rank #55,094 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poker Face takes 5 of 5 categories.

Poker Face
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Vibrant Woody Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Poker Face5/5

Vibrant Woody Mandarin0/5

Ratings & consensus: Poker Face
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poker Face
Sillage & projection: Poker Face
Value for money: Poker Face
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poker Face

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poker FaceTed Lapidus

Vibrant Woody MandarinAngel Schlesser

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 442 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerPoker FaceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

33%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

397 votes

9%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

35%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityPoker Face

SillagePoker Face

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPoker FaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

warm spicy91%

soft spicy83%

aromatic74%

sweet65%

vanilla56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderViolet LeavesBergamotMint

Heart

IrisCardamomBlack Pepper

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliCedar

Top

Italian MandarinCardamom

Heart

Pink PepperLavenderViolet Leaves

Base

Tonka BeanPatchouliVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Violet Leaves, Cardamom and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex11

Women2

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews85

Overall rank#55,094

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoker FaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poker Face by Ted Lapidus serves up a dark, spicy card of cardamom and powdery iris for a fraction of designer prices. It is built for cool autumn nights and close-encounter dates, offering a budget-friendly route to a highly sought-after masculine profile.

Reviews →

Angel Schlesser Vibrant Woody Mandarin opens with bright Italian mandarin zest and crushed green cardamom. The initial spray delivers a sharp citrus punch that quickly settles as herbal lavender and leafy violet leaves show up within ten minutes. A dry base of Virginia cedar, earthy patchouli, and sweet tonka bean anc…

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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, Poker Face or Vibrant Woody Mandarin?

Poker Face takes 5 of 5 categories. Poker Face is rated 4.15/5 from 442 votes; Vibrant Woody Mandarin is rated 3.35/5 from 23 votes. Choose Poker Face for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Vibrant Woody Mandarin for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Poker Face or Vibrant Woody Mandarin?

Poker Face lasts longest (Poker Face 64/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poker Face or Vibrant Woody Mandarin?

Poker Face projects furthest (Poker Face 55/100, Vibrant Woody Mandarin 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poker Face and Vibrant Woody Mandarin smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Violet Leaves, Cardamom and Tonka Bean.

Is Poker Face or Vibrant Woody Mandarin better for summer or winter?

Vibrant Woody Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poker Face and Vibrant Woody Mandarin?

Poker Face has top notes of Lavender, Violet Leaves, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Cardamom and Black Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Cedar. Vibrant Woody Mandarin has top notes of Italian Mandarin and Cardamom, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Lavender and Violet Leaves, a base of Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar.