Fragrance comparison

The Mandariners for Him vs Zefiro

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

The Mandariners for Him

Mandarina Duck

3.9852 votes

Rank #17,582 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Zefiro

I Profumi di Firenze

4.4212 votes

Rank #42,562 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3.

The Mandariners for Him
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zefiro
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Mandariners for Him3/6

Zefiro3/6

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

ZefiroI Profumi di Firenze

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 7%Want 35%

4.42/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 64%

Category winnerZefiroRating 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

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityThe Mandariners for Him

SillageZefiro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value75

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%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

white floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match47%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

Top20-30 mins

HoneysuckleLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeSageRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

NutmegCoriander

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouli

Category winnerZefiroLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer93

Fall44

Winter26

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer89

Fall33

Winter22

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men41

Unisex46

Women13

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

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 13%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,582

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#42,562

PerfumerNot listed

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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Zefiro by I Profumi di Firenze opens with an exhilarating blast of real lemon, tart bergamot, and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The burst is sharp at first. Within ten minutes, aromatic garden sage and rosemary soften the initial citrus punch into a crisp Mediterranean breeze. Warm coriander and freshly grated nutmeg soon…

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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 Zefiro?

No clear winner: the 6 categories split 3–3. The Mandariners for Him is rated 3.98/5 from 52 votes; Zefiro is rated 4.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose The Mandariners for Him for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zefiro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mandariners for Him or Zefiro?

They last about the same: The Mandariners for Him 62/100, Zefiro 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mandariners for Him or Zefiro?

Projection is very close: Zefiro 58/100, The Mandariners for Him 56/100 for sillage.

Do The Mandariners for Him and Zefiro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Sage and Sandalwood.

Is The Mandariners for Him or Zefiro better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in The Mandariners for Him and Zefiro?

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. Zefiro has top notes of Honeysuckle, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Patchouli.