Fragrance comparison

Tuba vs Mandaroud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

Tuba

Opificio del Cavaliere

4.002 votes

Rank #64,985 AromaticRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mandaroud

Amer Perfumes

4.3429 votes

Rank #25,780 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 4 categories.

Tuba
Choose it for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandaroud
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Tuba1/4

Mandaroud3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TubaOpificio del Cavaliere

MandaroudAmer Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.34/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

76%Love

10%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMandaroud

SillageMandaroud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value38

Category winnerTubaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

rose92%

musky84%

floral77%

powdery69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic91%

green83%

citrus74%

earthy65%

balsamic56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamotOsmanthus

Heart

RoseCoriander

Base

MuskTonka BeanVirginian CedarVetiverTobacco

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarinRum

Heart

Oak TreeAgarwoodOsmanthusMagnoliaRose

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmbergrisTobaccoSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring55

Summer64

Fall100

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex44

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,780

PerfumerAmer Alradhi

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerMandaroudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tuba by Opificio del Cavaliere is a woody floral musk that balances Calabrian bergamot with a dark tobacco base. Designed for both men and women, it transitions smoothly from office wear to evening dinners. The fragrance offers a dry, aromatic texture that stands out in cool spring and autumn weather.

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Mandaroud by Amer Perfumes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. Mandaroud was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Amer Alradhi. Top notes are Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum; middle notes are Mandarin, Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus, Magnolia and Rose; base note…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tuba or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud takes 3 of 4 categories. Tuba is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Mandaroud is rated 4.34/5 from 29 votes. Choose Tuba for a aromatic and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandaroud for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tuba or Mandaroud?

They last about the same: Mandaroud 82/100, Tuba 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Tuba or Mandaroud?

Mandaroud projects furthest (Mandaroud 71/100, Tuba 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tuba and Mandaroud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Osmanthus, Rose and Musk.

Is Tuba or Mandaroud better for summer or winter?

Tuba suits daytime wear; Mandaroud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tuba and Mandaroud?

Tuba has top notes of Calabrian bergamot and Osmanthus, heart notes of Rose and Coriander, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Virginian Cedar and Vetiver. Mandaroud has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin and Rum, heart notes of Oak Tree, Agarwood, Osmanthus and Magnolia, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Ambergris and Tobacco.