Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Burk by Burk Collection 1

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

1 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Burk by Burk Collection 1

Julie Burk Perfumes

—0 votes

Rank #70,854 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 1 of 1 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Burk by Burk Collection 1
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

The Mandariners for Him1/1

Burk by Burk Collection 10/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The Mandariners for HimMandarina Duck

Burk by Burk Collection 1Julie Burk Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

52 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CloverOrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang YlangLavenderSage

Base4-6 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouli

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

LavenderSage

Base

OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender 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

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#70,854

PerfumerJulio Burko

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Burk by Burk Collection 1 is a classic aromatic fougere designed for the modern man. It opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot and lemon, softening into a heart of lavender and sage. The base grounds the composition with sturdy oakmoss, sandalwood, and cedar, making it an ideal daily companion for professional or casu…

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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.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Burk by Burk Collection 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Sage.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Burk by Burk Collection 1 better for summer or winter?

The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Burk by Burk Collection 1?

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. Burk by Burk Collection 1 has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar.