Fragrance comparison

Aoud Lemon Mint vs Meraviglioso Istante

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,129 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aoud Lemon Mint

Mancera

4.104,126 votes

Rank #975 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Meraviglioso Istante

Flumen Profumi

4.333 votes

Rank #56,753 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 2 of 3 categories.

Aoud Lemon Mint
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Meraviglioso Istante
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aoud Lemon Mint2/3

Meraviglioso Istante1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Lemon Mint
Sillage & projection: Meraviglioso Istante
Value for money: Not scored
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

Meraviglioso IstanteFlumen Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 4,126 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 17%Want 61%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAoud Lemon Mint

SillageMeraviglioso Istante

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

almond77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

oud84%

fresh spicy77%

cinnamon69%

metallic61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both oud 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

SaffronCalabrian bergamotPink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaCinnamonDamask RoseEgyptian JasmineBlack PepperLily

Base

Agarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanVetiverGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Agarwood (Oud), Egyptian Jasmine and Vetiver. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#975

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#56,753

PerfumerNot listed

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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Meraviglioso Istante opens with a sharp burst of saffron, Calabrian bergamot, and crackling pink pepper. The top notes fade quickly into a dense floral heart dominated by gardenia, Damask rose, and sweet cinnamon. Warm spices cut through the white floral petals while black pepper adds a dry, prickly edge. As the scen…

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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 Meraviglioso Istante?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 2 of 3 categories. Aoud Lemon Mint is rated 4.10/5 from 4,126 votes; Meraviglioso Istante is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aoud Lemon Mint for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Meraviglioso Istante for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Lemon Mint or Meraviglioso Istante?

Aoud Lemon Mint lasts longest (Aoud Lemon Mint 80/100, Meraviglioso Istante 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Lemon Mint or Meraviglioso Istante?

Meraviglioso Istante projects furthest (Meraviglioso Istante 89/100, Aoud Lemon Mint 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Lemon Mint and Meraviglioso Istante smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share oud and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Agarwood (Oud), Egyptian Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Aoud Lemon Mint or Meraviglioso Istante better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aoud Lemon Mint and Meraviglioso Istante?

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. Meraviglioso Istante has top notes of Saffron, Calabrian bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Cinnamon, Damask Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.