Fragrance comparison

The Mandariner for Her vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

The Mandariner for Her

Mandarina Duck

4.0032 votes

Rank #34,809 FloralGreen

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34%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mila Schön (Original)

Mila Schön

4.3260 votes

Rank #27,730 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories.

The Mandariner for Her
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mila Schön (Original)
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

The Mandariner for Her2/7

Mila Schön (Original)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment: Mila Schön (Original)
Longevity: Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection: Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money: The Mandariner for Her
Versatility: The Mandariner for Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mila Schön (Original)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Mandariner for HerMandarina Duck

Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 46%Had 10%Want 44%

4.32/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Rating 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

60%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value63

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green86%

woody72%

fresh58%

sweet44%

fruity30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, woody 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

Top

PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum

Heart

CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant

Base

oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Plum 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

Summer100

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night32

Spring59

Summer29

Fall100

Winter65

Day83

Night100

Category winnerThe Mandariner for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex18

Women77

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

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,809

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#27,730

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Higher 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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Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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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 Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 5 of 7 categories. The Mandariner for Her is rated 4.00/5 from 32 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose The Mandariner for Her for a floral and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariner for Her or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, The Mandariner for Her 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariner for Her or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, The Mandariner for Her 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariner for Her and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Neroli, Plum and Sandalwood.

Is The Mandariner for Her or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariner for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. The Mandariner for Her suits daytime wear; Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariner for Her and Mila Schön (Original)?

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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.