Fragrance comparison

Eau de Desir vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

Eau de Desir

Chantelle

4.504 votes

Rank #54,709 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #42,990 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mimeomai takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eau de Desir
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mimeomai
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Eau de Desir1/3

Mimeomai2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Desir
Sillage & projection: Mimeomai
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mimeomai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de DesirChantelle

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 17%Had 9%Want 74%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityEau de Desir

SillageMimeomai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ChocolateOlibanumJasmineRoseCuminBenzoin

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberCedarPatchouli

Top

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Cumin. Durations are only published for Eau de Desir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,709

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,990

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMimeomaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chantelle Eau de Desir is an oriental vanilla perfume with an intriguing spicy kick. It opens with juicy mandarin orange that cuts through the air before melting into a rich heart of dark chocolate and smoky olibanum. Soft petals of jasmine and rose balance an earthy touch of cumin. Then, the base takes over. Warm amb…

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Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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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, Eau de Desir or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai takes 2 of 3 categories. Eau de Desir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau de Desir for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Desir or Mimeomai?

Eau de Desir lasts longest (Eau de Desir 60/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Desir or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Eau de Desir 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Desir and Mimeomai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine, Rose and Cumin.

Is Eau de Desir or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

Eau de Desir suits daytime wear; Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Desir and Mimeomai?

Eau de Desir has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Olibanum, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Cedar and Patchouli. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.