Fragrance comparison

A Sweet Pastry In Paris vs Raspberry & Sweet Mint

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 768 ratings analysed

5 wins

A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Zara

3.87735 votes

Rank #2,545 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Raspberry & Sweet Mint

Bath & Body Works

4.0033 votes

Rank #19,966 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Raspberry & Sweet Mint
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

A Sweet Pastry In Paris5/7

Raspberry & Sweet Mint2/7

Ratings & consensus: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Community sentiment: Raspberry & Sweet Mint
Longevity: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Sillage & projection: Raspberry & Sweet Mint
Value for money: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Versatility: A Sweet Pastry In Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: A Sweet Pastry In Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

A Sweet Pastry In ParisZara

Raspberry & Sweet MintBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 735 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 29%Had 11%Want 60%

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

33%Like

12%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

735 votes

39%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerRaspberry & Sweet MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity38

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityA Sweet Pastry In Paris

SillageRaspberry & Sweet Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value69

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet83%

citrus65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

floral77%

vanilla69%

aromatic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon

Heart

Sugar Cane

Base

Vanilla

Top

RaspberryLemonPomeloNectarine

Heart

Pink LotusMintJasmineApple Blossom

Base

Sugar CaneVanillaAmberMuskTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sugar Cane and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex15

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews162

Overall rank#19,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerA Sweet Pastry In ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nathalie Lorson crafted Zara A Sweet Pastry In Paris around a tri-note structure of sharp lemon, crystallized sugar cane, and warm vanilla. It opens with a bright citrus pop before shifting into a sweet, bakery-inspired warmth designed for chilly autumn and winter days. The scent profile centers on sugary lemon curd o…

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Raspberry & Sweet Mint by Bath & Body Works is a fruity, floral fragrance for women. It pairs bright top notes of raspberry and pomelo with a heart of pink lotus and mint. The base settles into a blend of sugar cane and vanilla, creating an approachable, easy-wearing scent for hot summer days when you want something l…

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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, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Raspberry & Sweet Mint?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. A Sweet Pastry In Paris is rated 3.87/5 from 735 votes; Raspberry & Sweet Mint is rated 4.00/5 from 33 votes. Choose A Sweet Pastry In Paris for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Raspberry & Sweet Mint for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Raspberry & Sweet Mint?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris lasts longest (A Sweet Pastry In Paris 63/100, Raspberry & Sweet Mint 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Raspberry & Sweet Mint?

Raspberry & Sweet Mint projects furthest (Raspberry & Sweet Mint 64/100, A Sweet Pastry In Paris 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Raspberry & Sweet Mint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sugar Cane and Vanilla.

Is A Sweet Pastry In Paris or Raspberry & Sweet Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Raspberry & Sweet Mint is the stronger pick. For winter, A Sweet Pastry In Paris is the stronger pick. Raspberry & Sweet Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in A Sweet Pastry In Paris and Raspberry & Sweet Mint?

A Sweet Pastry In Paris has top notes of Lemon, heart notes of Sugar Cane, a base of Vanilla. Raspberry & Sweet Mint has top notes of Raspberry, Lemon, Pomelo and Nectarine, heart notes of Pink Lotus, Mint, Jasmine and Apple Blossom, a base of Sugar Cane, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.