Neon Orange Cologne bottle Neon Orange
Cologne Concentration Cologne
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2013 Year 2020
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Mandarino Cologne bottle Mandarino

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Neon Orange
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Neon Orange Cologne
Surprisingly delightful, this isn't your average orange scent. Neon Orange is a divisive, synthetic citrus explosion that'll either have you hooked or running for the hills. It's a fun, fresh take, if you're not afraid of a little artificiality.
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Our Verdict - Mandarino Cologne
This eau de cologne is happiness in a bottle, delivering an incredibly realistic, juicy mandarin hit. It's a fleeting moment of joy, though; for most, the low longevity is the only real sticking point from an otherwise beloved Ellena creation.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 28%
Floral 16% 6%
Fruity 26% 33%
Green 4% 10%
Sweet 22% 23%
Warm 1% 1%
Woody 14% 1%
Earthy 2% 0%
Animalic 15% 25%
Fresh 20% 20%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Neon Orange Cologne
Mandarino Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 41% vs 100%
Only in Neon Orange Cologne
Blood Orange 35% Blackcurrant 24%
Only in Neon Orange Cologne
Orange Blossom 50% Pineapple 50%
Only in Mandarino Cologne
Blackcurrant 100%
Shared Notes
Musk 53% vs 100%
Only in Neon Orange Cologne
Cedar 46%

Accords

Neon Orange Cologne Mandarino Cologne
100%
Citrus
100%
69%
Fruity
86%
42%
Musky
58%
54%
Sweet
Powdery
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fruity shared
69%
86%
Musky shared
42%
58%
54%
44%

Performance

Neon Orange Cologne Mandarino Cologne
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Neon Orange Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh and clean profile makes it perfect for casual wear or sports, and some find it appropriate for the office. However, its bold, sweet fruitiness might be too casual for formal events and a bit too energetic for a romantic date.

Mandarino Cologne

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear and office settings where a strong scent would be inappropriate. The limited projection and longevity mean it's less suited for occasions requiring a more impactful or enduring fragrance, like formal events or dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
87%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Musky accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Neon Orange Cologne
Mandarino Cologne
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