Fragrance comparison

Alibi vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 334 ratings analysed

2 wins

Alibi

V Canto

4.02332 votes

Rank #9,951 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #45,886 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alibi takes 2 of 3 categories.

Alibi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mimeomai
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Alibi2/3

Mimeomai1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AlibiV Canto

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

332 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAlibi

SillageMimeomai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

earthy65%

fresh spicy48%

leather30%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CypressSaltBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart3 to 4 hours

VetiverPeatCedarelemi

Base5 to 8 hours

LeatherCashmere WoodPatchouliBenzoinMusk

Top

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Alibi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer32

Fall100

Winter82

Day88

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men68

Unisex30

Women2

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,951

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#45,886

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlibiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alibi by V Canto presents an earthy, dark aromatic profile centered around forest woods and coastal elements. Released in 2015 and created by Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with sharp cypress, crisp salt, tart bergamot, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus top settles, it reveals a dense heart dominated by …

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Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alibi or Mimeomai?

Alibi takes 2 of 3 categories. Alibi is rated 4.02/5 from 332 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Alibi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alibi or Mimeomai?

Alibi lasts longest (Alibi 70/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alibi or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Alibi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alibi and Mimeomai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Alibi or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

Alibi suits evening wear; Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alibi and Mimeomai?

Alibi has top notes of Cypress, Salt, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver, Peat, Cedar and elemi, a base of Leather, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli and Benzoin. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.