Fragrance comparison

Clair de Lune vs Mimosa

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 228 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clair de Lune

Antonio Visconti

4.1331 votes

Rank #18,159 FloralYellow Floral

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59%scent match

Closely related

Mimosa

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.12197 votes

Rank #15,679 Yellow FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clair de Lune takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clair de Lune
Choose it for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mimosa
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Clair de Lune5/7

Mimosa2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mimosa
Community sentiment: Clair de Lune
Longevity: Clair de Lune
Sillage & projection: Clair de Lune
Value for money: Clair de Lune
Versatility: Clair de Lune
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mimosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clair de LuneAntonio Visconti

MimosaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 11%Had 10%Want 79%

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

32%Love

55%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

43%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

197 votes

Category winnerClair de LuneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityClair de Lune

SillageClair de Lune

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerClair de LuneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

yellow floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

yellow floral100%

powdery83%

floral65%

woody48%

sweet30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both yellow floral, powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotelemiLime

Heart

MimosaOsmanthus

Base

VanillaSandalwoodCedar

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

Summer67

Fall67

Winter83

Day100

Night40

Spring100

Summer55

Fall47

Winter23

Day100

Night23

Category winnerClair de LuneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex33

Women66

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,159

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#15,679

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMimosaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clair de Lune reads as a green mimosa floral with a soft but dense powdery feel. The opening suggests tart bergamot, lime, and snapped green stems, then the heart turns fluffier and more velvety as mimosa and osmanthus settle in. Vanilla, sandalwood, and cedar give it a warm, smooth base rather than a sugary one. It s…

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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…

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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, Clair de Lune or Mimosa?

Clair de Lune takes 5 of 7 categories. Clair de Lune is rated 4.13/5 from 31 votes; Mimosa is rated 4.12/5 from 197 votes. Choose Clair de Lune for a floral and yellow floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mimosa for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Clair de Lune or Mimosa?

Clair de Lune lasts longest (Clair de Lune 71/100, Mimosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clair de Lune or Mimosa?

Clair de Lune projects furthest (Clair de Lune 69/100, Mimosa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clair de Lune and Mimosa smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mimosa and Cedar.

Is Clair de Lune or Mimosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clair de Lune is the stronger pick. For winter, Clair de Lune is the stronger pick. Clair de Lune suits daytime wear; Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clair de Lune and Mimosa?

Clair de Lune has top notes of Bergamot, elemi and Lime, heart notes of Mimosa and Osmanthus, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar. Mimosa has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, a base of Cedar.