Fragrance comparison

At Dawn vs 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

At Dawn

Zara

3.7141 votes

Rank #16,551 MuskyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

102 tea, cardamom, mimosa

Bon Parfumeur

3.80122 votes

Rank #30,965 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

At Dawn takes 4 of 7 categories.

At Dawn
Choose it for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
102 tea, cardamom, mimosa
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

At Dawn4/7

102 tea, cardamom, mimosa3/7

Ratings & consensus: 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa
Community sentiment: 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa
Longevity: At Dawn
Sillage & projection: 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa
Value for money: At Dawn
Versatility: At Dawn
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: At Dawn

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

At DawnZara

102 tea, cardamom, mimosaBon Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 52%Had 17%Want 31%

3.80/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 55%

Category winner102 tea, cardamom, mimosaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

27%Like

32%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

41 votes

22%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

Category winner102 tea, cardamom, mimosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAt Dawn

Sillage102 tea, cardamom, mimosa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAt DawnBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

warm spicy88%

green77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

green92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cardamom

Heart

Tea

Base

Musk

Top

BergamotCardamomCoriander

Heart

TeaVioletJasmine

Base

MimosaMossMusk

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Tea and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall80

Winter45

Day100

Night59

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAt DawnMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,551

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#30,965

PerfumerNathalie Koobus

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAt DawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara At Dawn opens with a quick pop of green cardamom before settling into a crisp tea note and soft musk base. Launched in 2021, this light aromatic scent stays quiet on skin, building a clean aura for casual spring mornings or post-gym wear. Its low projection makes it easy for close office spaces.

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Bon Parfumeur 102 opens with bright bergamot and cardamom, then settles into a green tea and soft mimosa profile with a light powdery finish. It feels airy, aromatic, and gently floral rather than sweet. This is an easy spring and summer wear for someone who likes fresh, clean scents with a little spice. The soft proj…

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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, At Dawn or 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa?

At Dawn takes 4 of 7 categories. At Dawn is rated 3.71/5 from 41 votes; 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa is rated 3.80/5 from 122 votes. Choose At Dawn for a musky and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, At Dawn or 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa?

They last about the same: At Dawn 54/100, 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa 53/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, At Dawn or 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa?

Projection is very close: 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa 48/100, At Dawn 47/100 for sillage.

Do At Dawn and 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Tea and Musk.

Is At Dawn or 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa is the stronger pick. For winter, At Dawn is the stronger pick. At Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in At Dawn and 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa?

At Dawn has top notes of Cardamom, heart notes of Tea, a base of Musk. 102 tea, cardamom, mimosa has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Coriander, heart notes of Tea, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Mimosa, Moss and Musk.