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Haiku vs Mini Liberty

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

Updated 973 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Haiku

    Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and 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.

Haiku2/4
Mini Liberty2/4
Ratings & consensus
Mini Liberty
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Haiku
Sillage & projection
Mini Liberty
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Haiku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
HaikuAvon
Mini LibertyUlric de Varens
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 962 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
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
24%Love
57%Like
5%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

962 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
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity57
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityHaiku

SillageMini Liberty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price valueN/A
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fresh92%
floral84%
woody77%
green69%
citrus61%
tuberose100%
white floral88%
citrus77%
green65%
animalic53%
musky42%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Dew DropPomegranateYuzuFreesiaPear
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineChinese PeonyKumquatPrunellaFigTuberose
Base
MuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka BeanVanilla
Top15-30 mins
Mandarin OrangePomegranate
Heart1.5-3 hrs
TuberoseTeaFreesia
Base4-6 hrs
MuskVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPomegranate, Freesia, Tuberose and Musk. 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
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night24
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex18
Women81
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#26,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,985

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerHaikuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Haiku opens with a sharp spray of tart yuzu citrus and cool dew drop accord. Fresh freesia and pear add a light aqueous sweetness before the scent settles into a green floral heart. Crisp lily-of-the-valley leads the middle phase, supported by clean jasmine and soft peony petals. As hours pass, the green crispness dri…

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…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Haiku or Mini Liberty?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Haiku is rated 3.91/5 from 962 votes; Mini Liberty is rated 4.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose Haiku for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and 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, Haiku or Mini Liberty?

Haiku lasts longest (Haiku 60/100, Mini Liberty 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haiku or Mini Liberty?

Mini Liberty projects furthest (Mini Liberty 66/100, Haiku 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haiku and Mini Liberty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Pomegranate, Freesia, Tuberose and Musk.

Is Haiku or Mini Liberty better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Haiku and Mini Liberty?

Haiku has top notes of Dew Drop, Pomegranate, Yuzu and Freesia, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Chinese Peony and Kumquat, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Tonka Bean. Mini Liberty has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Pomegranate, heart notes of Tuberose, Tea and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

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