Fragrance comparison

Aoud Lemon Mint vs Alma

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,130 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aoud Lemon Mint

Mancera

4.104,126 votes

Rank #975 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Alma

Água de Cabo Verde

4.004 votes

Rank #61,362 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aoud Lemon Mint
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Alma
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aoud Lemon Mint3/4

Alma0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Lemon Mint
Sillage & projection: Aoud Lemon Mint
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud Lemon Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Lemon MintMancera

AlmaÁgua de Cabo Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 4,126 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 5%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

4,126 votes

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAoud Lemon Mint

SillageAoud Lemon Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

almond77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonAlmondBlack PepperCoriander

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliEgyptian JasmineMint

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaAmberWhite MuskVetiverLeather

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonStar Anise

Heart

MintMimosaHyacinthPetitgrainJasmineCoriander

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LabdanumTonka BeanVanillaPrecious WoodsCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Agarwood (Oud) and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Aoud Lemon Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall77

Winter36

Day100

Night64

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#975

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#61,362

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAoud Lemon MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Lemon Mint by Mancera takes a sharp, bright lemon opening and sets it against a dense, sweet base of vanilla, almond, and agarwood. Despite the fresh name, this is not an airy warm weather cologne. The initial spray delivers zesty citrus spiced with black pepper and coriander before relaxing into a creamy, nutty …

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Alma by Água de Cabo Verde is a versatile unisex fragrance that blends bright citrus with exotic mimosa and a resinous oud base. Launched in 2021 by perfumer Cristian Calabro, this scent creates a distinct micro world of fragrance. It is best suited for daytime wear during the transitional weather of spring and fall, …

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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, Aoud Lemon Mint or Alma?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 3 of 4 categories. Aoud Lemon Mint is rated 4.10/5 from 4,126 votes; Alma is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aoud Lemon Mint for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Alma for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Lemon Mint or Alma?

Aoud Lemon Mint lasts longest (Aoud Lemon Mint 80/100, Alma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Lemon Mint or Alma?

Aoud Lemon Mint projects furthest (Aoud Lemon Mint 70/100, Alma 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Lemon Mint and Alma smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Agarwood (Oud) and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Aoud Lemon Mint or Alma better for summer or winter?

Aoud Lemon Mint suits daytime wear; Alma suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Lemon Mint and Alma?

Aoud Lemon Mint has top notes of Lemon, Almond, Black Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Mint, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. Alma has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Star Anise, heart notes of Mint, Mimosa, Hyacinth and Petitgrain, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Labdanum, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.