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Aria di Capri vs Mimosa

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

Updated 466 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aria di Capri takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Aria di Capri

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Mimosa

    Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aria di Capri4/7
Mimosa3/7
Ratings & consensus
Mimosa
Community sentiment
Mimosa
Longevity
Aria di Capri
Sillage & projection
Aria di Capri
Value for money
Aria di Capri
Versatility
Mimosa
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aria di Capri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aria di CapriCarthusia
MimosaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.94/ 5 · 269 votes
Have 44%Had 18%Want 39%
4.12/ 5 · 197 votes
Have 49%Had 10%Want 41%
Category winnerMimosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
38%Love
37%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

269 votes

43%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerMimosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityAria di Capri

SillageAria di Capri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value48
Category winnerAria di CapriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
powdery77%
yellow floral69%
floral61%
yellow floral100%
powdery83%
floral65%
woody48%
sweet30%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both yellow floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotLemonPetitgrain
Heart
MimosaJasmineGeraniumRose
Base
Bay LeafMuskCedar
Top15 to 30 minutes
Bergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
Mimosa
Base3 to 5 hours
Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mimosa and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mimosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter43
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer55
Fall47
Winter23
Day100
Night23
Category winnerMimosaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex35
Women65
Men1
Unisex33
Women66
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews37

Overall rank#15,679

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAria di CapriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aria di Capri opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lemon, and green petitgrain before softening into a powdery heart of mimosa and jasmine. A dry bay leaf note cuts through the white floral sweetness, resting on quiet cedar and clean musk. It feels crisp and sunlit on warm spring mornings.

Reviews →

Mimosa by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright, airy yellow floral fragrance designed for uncomplicated daytime wear. The scent opens with a brisk splash of bergamot that quickly gives way to fluffy, sunlit mimosa blossoms. A delicate powdery texture defines the heart, giving the yellow flowers a soft, natural warm…

Reviews →
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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aria di Capri or Mimosa?

Aria di Capri takes 4 of 7 categories. Aria di Capri is rated 3.94/5 from 269 votes; Mimosa is rated 4.12/5 from 197 votes. Choose Aria di Capri for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Mimosa for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aria di Capri or Mimosa?

Aria di Capri lasts longest (Aria di Capri 65/100, Mimosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aria di Capri or Mimosa?

Aria di Capri projects furthest (Aria di Capri 64/100, Mimosa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aria di Capri and Mimosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa and Cedar.

Is Aria di Capri or Mimosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mimosa is the stronger pick. For winter, Aria di Capri is the stronger pick. Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aria di Capri and Mimosa?

Aria di Capri has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Petitgrain, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Geranium and Rose, a base of Bay Leaf, Musk and Cedar. Mimosa has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Cedar.

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