Fragrance comparison

Decibel vs Mini Sexy

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,433 ratings analysed

Decibel

Azzaro

3.351,020 votes

Rank #4,804 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Decibel
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Decibel3/7

Mini Sexy4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DecibelAzzaro

Mini SexyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.35/ 5 · 1,020 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerMini SexyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

942 votes

22%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

413 votes

Category winnerMini SexyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDecibel

SillageDecibel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value86

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, soft spicy and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LicoriceAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleVetiver

Notes

LicoriceVanilleTonka BeanPatchouliFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Tonka Bean and Vanille. Durations are only published for Mini Sexy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerMini SexyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

Casual 34%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,804

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews172

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Category winnerDecibelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decibel by Azzaro is a daring oriental spicy scent that centers on a prominent, sweet licorice note. Launched in 2011, it brings a distinctive, youthful energy to the skin, perfect for casual evening wear or nights out. The composition balances this sharp, unconventional sweetness with incense and vanilla, creating a …

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Ulric de Varens Mini Sexy is an easygoing Oriental Vanilla Eau de Parfum built around sweet licorice, creamy vanille, and warm tonka bean. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of aromatic anise that quickly gives way to powdery floral notes and earthy patchouli. Perfect for daytime wear in cooler weather and relaxed…

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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, Decibel or Mini Sexy?

Mini Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories. Decibel is rated 3.35/5 from 1,020 votes; Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes. Choose Decibel for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decibel or Mini Sexy?

Decibel lasts longest (Decibel 71/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decibel or Mini Sexy?

Decibel projects furthest (Decibel 60/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decibel and Mini Sexy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, soft spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Licorice, Tonka Bean and Vanille.

Is Decibel or Mini Sexy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Decibel is the stronger pick. For winter, Decibel is the stronger pick. Mini Sexy suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decibel and Mini Sexy?

Decibel has top notes of Licorice, Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Incense and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetiver. Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes.