Esprit du Roi vs Mignon Eau de Parfum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mignon Eau de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Esprit du Roi2/5
Mignon Eau de Parfum2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Esprit du Roi
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Mignon Eau de Parfum
- Value for money
- Mignon Eau de Parfum
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Esprit du RoiPenhaligon'sMignon Eau de ParfumArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
3.54/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
Category winnerEsprit du RoiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
23%Love
31%Like
23%Ok
23%Dislike
0%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageMignon Eau de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMignon Eau de ParfumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
Top
OrangeCitron
Heart
LilyRoseHoneysuckleJasmine
Base
VanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCitron, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer14
Fall86
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,453
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Overall rank#51,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEsprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…
Reviews →Mignon Eau de Parfum by Armaf opens with a bright burst of orange and citron, immediately bringing a sunny, zesty energy. As it warms on the skin, the initial citrus sharpness softens into a lush heart of lily, rose, and honeysuckle, creating a creamy white floral texture. The base anchors the blend with a cozy combin…
Reviews →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, Esprit du Roi or Mignon Eau de Parfum?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes; Mignon Eau de Parfum is rated 3.54/5 from 13 votes. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mignon Eau de Parfum for a white floral and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Esprit du Roi or Mignon Eau de Parfum?
They last about the same: Esprit du Roi 63/100, Mignon Eau de Parfum 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Esprit du Roi or Mignon Eau de Parfum?
Mignon Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Mignon Eau de Parfum 60/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Esprit du Roi and Mignon Eau de Parfum smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Jasmine, Honeysuckle and Sandalwood.
Is Esprit du Roi or Mignon Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?
Mignon Eau de Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Esprit du Roi and Mignon Eau de Parfum?
Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris. Mignon Eau de Parfum has top notes of Orange and Citron, heart notes of Lily, Rose, Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.
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