Fragrance comparison

Cialenga vs Mini Purple

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 251 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cialenga

Balenciaga

4.22219 votes

Rank #5,258 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Mini Purple

Ulric de Varens

3.1232 votes

Rank #55,274 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cialenga takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cialenga
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mini Purple
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cialenga4/7

Mini Purple3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CialengaBalenciaga

Mini PurpleUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 13%Had 68%Want 18%

Category winnerCialengaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

219 votes

16%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

44%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerCialengaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

Category winners

LongevityCialenga

SillageMini Purple

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value85

Category winnerMini PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

green84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesBlack CurrantCitruses

Heart

IrisYlang-YlangLilyCloveJasmineTincture of Rose

Base

oak mossVetyverVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Notes

VanilleMuskJasmineBlack CurrantSandalwoodStyraxLilyCardamomTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lily, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose. Durations are only published for Mini Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer70

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring82

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerMini PurpleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex41

Women56

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 21%Date 17%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,258

PerfumerJacques Jantzen

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#55,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCialengaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Balenciaga Cialenga starts with a sharp blast of green notes and tart black currant. It quickly softens on the skin, showing a damp, earth-like quality. As it settles, a dry iris root emerges alongside a quiet bouquet of ylang-ylang and lily. It suits collectors who value vintage, moss-driven compositions. Wear it on …

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Ulric de Varens Mini Purple offers an unapologetic snapshot of early 2000s French drugstore perfumery. The spray starts loud. A sharp burst of tart black currant and pungent cardamom jumps out first with an almost chemical sting. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the solvent rush evaporates, a creamy heart of jasmi…

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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, Cialenga or Mini Purple?

Cialenga takes 4 of 7 categories. Cialenga is rated 4.22/5 from 219 votes; Mini Purple is rated 3.12/5 from 32 votes. Choose Cialenga for a woody and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mini Purple for a white floral and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cialenga or Mini Purple?

Cialenga lasts longest (Cialenga 65/100, Mini Purple 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cialenga or Mini Purple?

Mini Purple projects furthest (Mini Purple 65/100, Cialenga 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cialenga and Mini Purple smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lily, Jasmine and Tincture of Rose.

Is Cialenga or Mini Purple better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Purple is the stronger pick. For winter, Cialenga is the stronger pick. Mini Purple suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cialenga and Mini Purple?

Cialenga has top notes of Green Notes, Black Currant and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Ylang-Ylang, Lily and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetyver, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Mini Purple features Vanille, Musk, Jasmine, Black Currant and Sandalwood.