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The Mandariner for Her vs Grasse

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

Updated 67 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

  • The Mandariner for Her

    Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Grasse

    Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Mandariner for Her4/8
Grasse4/8
Ratings & consensus
The Mandariner for Her
Community sentiment
The Mandariner for Her
Longevity
Grasse
Sillage & projection
The Mandariner for Her
Value for money
The Mandariner for Her
Versatility
Grasse
Note pyramid (duration)
Grasse
Fragranxe ranking
Grasse

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck
GrasseLes Destinations
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%
3.66/ 5 · 35 votes
Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%
Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
44%Like
19%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

32 votes

23%Love
40%Like
23%Ok
9%Dislike
6%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate66
Category winners

LongevityGrasse

SillageThe Mandariner for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value82
¤ Price value45
Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
green86%
woody72%
fresh58%
sweet44%
fruity30%
floral100%
white floral92%
fresh84%
citrus77%
vanilla69%
fruity61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
CloverBlack TeaNeroliPlumRaspberry Bloom
Heart2-4 hrs
Jasmine TeaPeonyBougainvillea
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodVirginia CedarClearwood
Top20-30 mins
LemonPlumPink Pepper
Heart2-4 hrs
JasminePeonyNeroli
Base6-8 hrs
VanillaMuskCedar
Category winnerGrasseLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall57
Winter36
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer64
Fall82
Winter73
Day100
Night41
Category winnerGrasseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex18
Women77
Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%
Men4
Unisex25
Women71
Work 33%Casual 31%Date 24%Party 12%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#31,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerGrasseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Grasse by Les Destinations captures the breezy charm of southern France with an inviting mix of sunlit fruit, delicate flowers, and smooth woods. The scent opens with a lively splash of tart lemon, rich ripe plum, and a gentle crackle of pink pepper. As the initial brightness settles, a lush heart of sweet jasmine, de…

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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, The Mandariner for Her or Grasse?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes; Grasse is rated 3.66/5 from 35 votes. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grasse for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, versatility and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariner for Her or Grasse?

They last about the same: Grasse 63/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariner for Her or Grasse?

The Mandariner for Her projects furthest (The Mandariner for Her 57/100, Grasse 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariner for Her and Grasse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Neroli, Plum, Peony and Virginia Cedar.

Is The Mandariner for Her or Grasse better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Mandariner for Her and Grasse?

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. Grasse has top notes of Lemon, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Neroli, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Cedar.

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