Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Heaven Fresh

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

6 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Heaven Fresh

PK Perfumes

3.7625 votes

Rank #37,278 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 6 of 7 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Heaven Fresh
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Mandariners for Him6/7

Heaven Fresh1/7

Ratings & consensus: The Mandariners for Him
Community sentiment: The Mandariners for Him
Longevity: Heaven Fresh
Sillage & projection: The Mandariners for Him
Value for money: The Mandariners for Him
Versatility: The Mandariners for Him
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

Heaven FreshPK Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

3.76/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 17%Had 14%Want 69%

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimRating 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

36%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityHeaven Fresh

SillageThe Mandariners for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value70

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

sweet84%

yellow floral77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

white floral92%

green84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus, floral 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

Notes

CloverOrange BlossomNeroliLily-of-the-ValleyImmortelleShisoCyclamenTuberoseWater LilyFreesiaApple TreeBasil

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClover. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

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

Men0

Unisex88

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#37,278

PerfumerPaul Kiler

Launched—

Reviews4

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…

Reviews →

Heaven Fresh by PK Perfumes is a unisex fragrance that brings the crispness of orange blossoms, herbs, and woods together. Perfumer Paul Kiler bottles the smell of spring orchards, mixing shiso, basil, and light citrus with a deep wood base of mahogany and cedar. It is a natural choice for warm spring days.

Reviews →

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 Mandariners for Him or Heaven Fresh?

The Mandariners for Him takes 6 of 7 categories. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Heaven Fresh is rated 3.76/5 from 25 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Heaven Fresh for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Heaven Fresh?

Heaven Fresh lasts longest (Heaven Fresh 67/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Heaven Fresh?

Projection is very close: The Mandariners for Him 56/100, Heaven Fresh 54/100 for sillage.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Heaven Fresh smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clover.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Heaven Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mandariners for Him is the stronger pick. The Mandariners for Him suits daytime wear; Heaven Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Heaven Fresh?

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. Heaven Fresh features Clover, Orange Blossom, Neroli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Immortelle.