Fragrance comparison

Amelia vs Mini Sexy

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 459 ratings analysed

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #18,792 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Sexy takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Amelia1/7

Mini Sexy6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmeliaTed Baker

Mini SexyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

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

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

22%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerMini SexyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMini Sexy

SillageMini Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

Notes

LicoriceVanilleTonka BeanPatchouliFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mini Sexy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerAmeliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

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#18,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerMini SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

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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, Amelia or Mini Sexy?

Mini Sexy takes 6 of 7 categories. Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes; Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Amelia or Mini Sexy?

Mini Sexy lasts longest (Mini Sexy 54/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amelia or Mini Sexy?

Mini Sexy projects furthest (Mini Sexy 54/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amelia and Mini Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Licorice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Amelia or Mini Sexy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Amelia and Mini Sexy?

Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes.