Fragrance comparison

Cocoa Tamarind vs Junior Mints

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

6 wins

Cocoa Tamarind

Voluspa

4.0935 votes

Rank #20,266 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Junior Mints

Demeter Fragrance

4.0425 votes

Rank #21,481 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocoa Tamarind takes 6 of 6 categories.

Cocoa Tamarind
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Junior Mints
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cocoa Tamarind6/6

Junior Mints0/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cocoa TamarindVoluspa

Junior MintsDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

Category winnerCocoa TamarindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerCocoa TamarindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCocoa Tamarind

SillageCocoa Tamarind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cacao86%

white floral72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

sweet30%

cacao100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

green70%

chocolate60%

aromatic50%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CacaoGardeniaTamarindVanilleCloveOrangeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MintCacaoMexican chocolateSweet NotesVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCacao and Vanille. Durations are only published for Junior Mints, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring50

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerCocoa TamarindMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 49%Date 22%Work 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCocoa TamarindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cocoa Tamarind pairs bitter cacao, tart tamarind and creamy white florals in a way that feels unusual from the first spray. Reviews describe a candy-sweet citrus opening, then a darker gardenia heart with gentle clove and vanilla musk softening the edges. It suits shoppers who want a floral gourmand with contrast rath…

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Junior Mints by Demeter Fragrance delivers an exact recreation of the classic movie theater candy. A blast of brisk peppermint clears the air instantly. That cool, frosty rush softens within minutes into smooth Mexican chocolate and dark cocoa bean. The sweetness feels thick yet airy, balanced by a gentle undertone of…

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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, Cocoa Tamarind or Junior Mints?

Cocoa Tamarind takes 6 of 6 categories. Cocoa Tamarind is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes; Junior Mints is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes. Choose Cocoa Tamarind for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Junior Mints for a cacao and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cocoa Tamarind or Junior Mints?

Cocoa Tamarind lasts longest (Cocoa Tamarind 72/100, Junior Mints 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cocoa Tamarind or Junior Mints?

Cocoa Tamarind projects furthest (Cocoa Tamarind 67/100, Junior Mints 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cocoa Tamarind and Junior Mints smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Cacao and Vanille.

Is Cocoa Tamarind or Junior Mints better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cocoa Tamarind is the stronger pick. For winter, Cocoa Tamarind is the stronger pick. Cocoa Tamarind suits daytime wear; Junior Mints suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.