Fragrance comparison

40º a l'Ombre vs Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 212 ratings analysed

40º a l'Ombre

Satellite

4.8211 votes

Rank #37,168 CitrusFresh Spicy

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

Mugler

3.96201 votes

Rank #14,838 AldehydicPatchouli

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

40º a l'Ombre
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Choose it for a aldehydic and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

40º a l'Ombre2/4

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets2/4

Ratings & consensus: 40º a l'Ombre
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets
Sillage & projection: 40º a l'Ombre
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

40º a l'OmbreSatellite

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsMugler

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 38%Had 8%Want 54%

3.96/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winner40º a l'OmbreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

29%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets

Sillage40º a l'Ombre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

musky48%

powdery30%

aldehydic100%

patchouli92%

musky84%

fresh77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitOrangeBergamotAmalfi LemonAldehydes

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

Aldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Base6-8 hrs

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InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring17

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter47

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men14

Unisex50

Women36

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,838

PerfumerDomitille Michalon Bertier

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des SecretsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright, aldehydic citrus floral that opens on grapefruit, orange and lemon with a brisk, sparkling feel. The heart turns herbal and aromatic, with geranium and lavender running through a soft jasmine. In the dry-down, musk, sandalwood and patchouli bring a clean, woody base. It can suit warm weather and daytime wear…

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Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets by Mugler strips away the loud gourmand chaos of classic Mugler releases to reveal a chilled, crystalline study in clean textures. A sharp, fizzing burst of aldehydes explodes on initial spray, delivering the crisp sensation of iced sparkling water or vintage French bath s…

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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, 40º a l'Ombre or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 40º a l'Ombre is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes; Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets is rated 3.96/5 from 201 votes. Choose 40º a l'Ombre for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets for a aldehydic and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 40º a l'Ombre or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets?

Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets lasts longest (Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets 64/100, 40º a l'Ombre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 40º a l'Ombre or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets?

40º a l'Ombre projects furthest (40º a l'Ombre 75/100, Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 40º a l'Ombre and Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Musk and Patchouli.

Is 40º a l'Ombre or Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets better for summer or winter?

40º a l'Ombre suits daytime wear; Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 40º a l'Ombre and Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets?

40º a l'Ombre has top notes of Grapefruit, Orange, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Mirror Mirror Collection - Miroir des Secrets has top notes of Aldehydes, heart notes of Patchouli and Musk.