Fragrance comparison

Error 412 vs Virgin Mint

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Error 412

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #46,768 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

99%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,970 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgin Mint takes 4 of 5 categories.

Error 412
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Error 4121/5

Virgin Mint4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virgin Mint
Sillage & projection: Virgin Mint
Value for money: Error 412
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Virgin Mint
Fragranxe ranking: Virgin Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Error 412The Dua Brand

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

43%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVirgin Mint

SillageVirgin Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerError 412Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

green74%

musky65%

woody56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match99%Very similar · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeWhite MuskBergamotGeraniumVetiverMint

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VetiverGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MintWhite Musk

Category winnerVirgin MintLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,768

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVirgin MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Error 412 by The Dua Brand delivers an immediate blast of crisp bergamot and sweet mandarin orange. This bright citrus start quickly meets a refreshing wave of cool mint and sharp green geranium, giving the blend an energetic, aromatic core. As the lively opening settles, earthy vetiver and soft white musk anchor the …

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Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint delivers an immediate shock of cold green air. Crushed Moroccan spearmint leads the charge. It smells like real torn garden herbs rather than sugary candy or hotel toothpaste. Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange brighten the initial spray with a sharp citrus burst. Within thirty min…

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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, Error 412 or Virgin Mint?

Virgin Mint takes 4 of 5 categories. Error 412 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes. Choose Error 412 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Error 412 or Virgin Mint?

They last about the same: Virgin Mint 61/100, Error 412 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Error 412 or Virgin Mint?

Virgin Mint projects furthest (Virgin Mint 56/100, Error 412 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Error 412 and Virgin Mint smell similar?

Very similar: a 99% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, White Musk, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Error 412 or Virgin Mint better for summer or winter?

Error 412 suits daytime wear; Virgin Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Error 412 and Virgin Mint?

Error 412 features Mandarin Orange, White Musk, Bergamot, Geranium and Vetiver. Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk.