Fragrance comparison

Akaba vs Mini Sexy

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 585 ratings analysed

4 wins

Akaba

Antonio Visconti

3.78172 votes

Rank #10,501 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Akaba takes 4 of 7 categories.

Akaba
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Akaba4/7

Mini Sexy3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mini Sexy
Community sentiment: Akaba
Longevity: Akaba
Sillage & projection: Akaba
Value for money: Mini Sexy
Versatility: Mini Sexy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Akaba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AkabaAntonio Visconti

Mini SexyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 172 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

3.77/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerMini SexyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

147 votes

22%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerAkabaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityAkaba

SillageAkaba

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

tobacco84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

soft spicy61%

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and soft spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PatchouliArtemisiaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodVirginia Cedar

Base

TobaccoTonka BeanVanilleLicorice

Notes

LicoriceVanilleTonka BeanPatchouliFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice. Durations are only published for Mini Sexy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring20

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerMini SexyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

Casual 34%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerAkabaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akaba leans dark, sweet, and resinous, with a sharp lemon opening that quickly sinks into tobacco, tonka, vanilla, licorice, and dry woods. Several wearers describe a honeyed effect even though the structure reads more tobacco-vanilla than gourmand. It suits people who enjoy rich, slightly bitter oriental woods with r…

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Ulric de Varens Mini Sexy is an easygoing Oriental Vanilla Eau de Parfum built around sweet licorice, creamy vanille, and warm tonka bean. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of aromatic anise that quickly gives way to powdery floral notes and earthy patchouli. Perfect for daytime wear in cooler weather and relaxed…

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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, Akaba or Mini Sexy?

Akaba takes 4 of 7 categories. Akaba is rated 3.78/5 from 172 votes; Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes. Choose Akaba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Akaba or Mini Sexy?

Akaba lasts longest (Akaba 80/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Akaba or Mini Sexy?

Akaba projects furthest (Akaba 68/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Akaba and Mini Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice.

Is Akaba or Mini Sexy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Akaba is the stronger pick. For winter, Akaba is the stronger pick. Mini Sexy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Akaba and Mini Sexy?

Akaba has top notes of Patchouli, Artemisia and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Tobacco, Tonka Bean, Vanille and Licorice. Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes.