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    Side by side

    Herbes Troublantes vs. Mandarin

    Clearly related
    Mandarin by Max Philip bottle

    Mandarin

    Max Philip
    Eau de Parfum2025
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Herbes Troublantes vs. Mandarin
    Herbes TroublantesMandarin
    ConcentrationCologneEau de Parfum
    Launched20212025
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerDelphine Jelk, Thierry Wasser
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Herbes Troublantes

    Green
    Citrus
    Musky
    White Floral
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Animalic

    Mandarin

    Woody
    Citrus
    White Floral
    Oud
    Musky
    Rose
    Sweet
    Fruity

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Calabrian bergamotmint
    Mandarin Orange
    Heart
    rosemarythymeorange blossom
    Orange BlossomPearRose
    Base
    white musk
    AkigalawoodWoody NotesMusk

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Herbes Troublantes vs. Mandarin
    Herbes TroublantesMandarin
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Guerlain rarely plays it straight, and even their Colognes arrive with something to say. Herbaceous Notes drive this composition into territory that feels more botanical garden than barber shop.Herbes Troublantes
    Mandarin is the scent equivalent of someone who shows up exactly on time and never needs to explain themselves. It doesn't shout. It doesn't compete. It opens clean and citrus-forward.Mandarin