Mandala
Masque MilanoEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Mandala vs. Arabie
Is Mandala better than Arabie?
Mandala rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
MyrrhSandalwoodLabdanumNutmegClove
amberwarm spicywoodybalsamicfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Mandala and Arabie?
| Mandala | Arabie | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2000 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christian Carbonnel | Christopher Sheldrake, Serge Lutens |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Mandala and Arabie smell?
Mandala
Amber
Warm Spicy
Woody
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Smoky
Arabie
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Fruity
Amber
Woody
Aromatic
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Mandala and Arabie share?
Top
AngelicaNutmeg
—Heart
FrankincenseCardamomLabdanumCedarCinnamonClove
Dried FruitsCloveDatesNutmegCarawayBay LeafResinous NotesFigMandarin Orange
Base
AmbergrisMyrrhSandalwoodOakmoss
MyrrhSiam BenzoinLabdanumSandalwoodCedarwoodTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
CardamomNutmegCinnamonClove
CloveNutmegCaraway
Resinous Notes
FrankincenseLabdanum
Siam BenzoinLabdanumResinous Notes
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedar
SandalwoodCedarwood
Oriental Notes
Myrrh
MyrrhTonka Bean
Herbaceous Notes
Angelica
Bay Leaf
Where they fit
When and where do Mandala and Arabie work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Mandala or Arabie?
| Mandala | Arabie | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
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What do reviewers say about Mandala and Arabie?
Mandala earns its reputation. The opening hits hard, smoke, resin, a wall of spices that some find overwhelming and others find remarkable. What strikes most wearers is how the fragrance transforms.Mandala
This one doesn't negotiate. Either it becomes your signature or it collects dust on a shelf. The spice- resin density pulls no punches, cumin, clove, warm myrrh layered over candied sweetness.Arabie
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