Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs Mini Liberty

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 166 ratings analysed

Fabulous

Isaac Mizrahi

3.83155 votes

Rank #32,318 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Mini Liberty

Ulric de Varens

4.3611 votes

Rank #38,985 TuberoseWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Liberty takes 2 of 4 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mini Liberty
Choose it for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fabulous1/4

Mini Liberty2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FabulousIsaac Mizrahi

Mini LibertyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 48%Had 26%Want 26%

4.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 21%Had 23%Want 55%

Category winnerMini LibertyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

55%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

155 votes

36%Love

64%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMini Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

tuberose100%

white floral88%

citrus77%

green65%

animalic53%

musky42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NectarineBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseFreesiaPeonyJasmine

Base

CedarVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangePomegranate

Heart1.5-3 hrs

TuberoseTeaFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mini Liberty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 16%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,318

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerFabulousHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous by Isaac Mizrahi opens with bright bergamot and nectarine before easing into a lush heart of tuberose, peony, and freesia. Clean cedar and a touch of vanilla keep the dry-down grounded on skin. It suits warm spring afternoons when you want a cheerful floral with a crisp citrus start.

Reviews →

Mini Liberty by Ulric de Varens is a bright, easygoing floral fragrance designed for warm daytime wear. You get a quick burst of juicy mandarin orange and tart pomegranate right out of the nozzle. It feels energetic. Then, creamy tuberose and airy freesia step forward alongside a gentle green tea note that keeps the w…

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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, Fabulous or Mini Liberty?

Mini Liberty takes 2 of 4 categories. Fabulous is rated 3.83/5 from 155 votes; Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Fabulous for a citrus and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mini Liberty for a tuberose and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous or Mini Liberty?

They last about the same: Fabulous 57/100, Mini Liberty 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous or Mini Liberty?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Fabulous 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous and Mini Liberty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Tuberose, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Fabulous or Mini Liberty better for summer or winter?

Mini Liberty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and Mini Liberty?

Fabulous has top notes of Nectarine, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Freesia, Peony and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.