Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Homem Absoluto

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

4 wins

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Homem Absoluto

Natura

4.2299 votes

Rank #28,595 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 7 categories.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Homem Absoluto
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

The Mandariners for Him4/7

Homem Absoluto3/7

Ratings & consensus: Homem Absoluto
Community sentiment: Homem Absoluto
Longevity: Homem Absoluto
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

Homem AbsolutoNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

4.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 60%Had 2%Want 37%

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoRating 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

43%Love

38%Like

15%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerHomem AbsolutoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityHomem Absoluto

SillageThe Mandariners for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value66

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%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus 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

GingerLemonBergamotApplePineappleRosemaryMandarin OrangeRhubarb

Heart

LavenderVioletBlack PepperGeraniumSageNutmeg

Base

AmberSandalwoodPatchouliLeatherOlibanumLabdanum

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

Spring98

Summer100

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Category winnerThe Mandariners for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

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

Men96

Unisex3

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#28,595

PerfumerVerônica Kato

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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Natura Homem Absoluto is a woody aromatic fragrance launched in 2025. It opens with vibrant citrus and ginger, settling into a heart of lavender, black pepper, and geranium. The base is dense and resinous with leather, olibanum, and amber, creating a masculine scent profile ideal for evening wear or special occasions …

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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 Mandariners for Him or Homem Absoluto?

The Mandariners for Him takes 4 of 7 categories. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Homem Absoluto is rated 4.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Homem Absoluto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Homem Absoluto?

They last about the same: Homem Absoluto 63/100, The Mandariners for Him 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Homem Absoluto?

The Mandariners for Him projects furthest (The Mandariners for Him 56/100, Homem Absoluto 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Homem Absoluto smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Sage.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Homem Absoluto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Homem Absoluto?

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. Homem Absoluto has top notes of Ginger, Lemon, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Black Pepper and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Leather.