Fragrance comparison

Flawless vs Mikimoto Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Flawless

Ben Bridge

4.147 votes

Rank #56,624 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum

Mikimoto

4.4821 votes

Rank #21,654 CitrusMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Flawless
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mikimoto Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Flawless1/4

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FlawlessBen Bridge

Mikimoto Eau de ParfumMikimoto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.48/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

86%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

62%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage31

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityMikimoto Eau de Parfum

SillageMikimoto Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value36

Category winnerFlawlessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic90%

ozonic80%

fruity70%

fresh60%

sweet50%

citrus100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

floral69%

salty61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearCucumberCitruses

Heart

Lemon VerbenaMagnolia

Base

SaffronCacao

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesGrapefruitSicilian LemonBergamot

Heart

MagnoliaIrisIncense

Base

SandalwoodWoodsy NotesSaffron

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Magnolia and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring70

Summer100

Fall50

Winter60

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,624

PerfumerRaymond Matts

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,654

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMikimoto Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Flawless by Ben Bridge offers a surprisingly crisp take on a floral fruity profile. It combines cool cucumber with a bite of pear and clean citrus before settling into a warm cacao base. Designed for daytime wear, this scent brings a bright, jewelry-inspired sparkle to casual spring and summer outfits.

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Mikimoto Eau de Parfum is a polished citrus marine floral with a clean, airy feel. It opens with bright lemon, bergamot and sea notes, then softens into magnolia, iris and a restrained incense thread over smooth woods and sandalwood. Reviewers split on its personality. Some find it classy, fresh and urbane, especially…

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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, Flawless or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum takes 3 of 4 categories. Flawless is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Mikimoto Eau de Parfum is rated 4.48/5 from 21 votes. Choose Flawless for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mikimoto Eau de Parfum for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Flawless or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Mikimoto Eau de Parfum 69/100, Flawless 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Flawless or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Mikimoto Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Mikimoto Eau de Parfum 63/100, Flawless 31/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Flawless and Mikimoto Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Magnolia and Saffron.

Is Flawless or Mikimoto Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Flawless suits daytime wear; Mikimoto Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Flawless and Mikimoto Eau de Parfum?

Flawless has top notes of Pear, Cucumber and Citruses, heart notes of Lemon Verbena and Magnolia, a base of Saffron and Cacao. Mikimoto Eau de Parfum has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Grapefruit and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Magnolia, Iris and Incense, a base of Sandalwood, Woodsy Notes and Saffron.