Fragrance comparison

Ithaque vs Minty Mint

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 398 ratings analysed

Ithaque

Memo Paris

4.17318 votes

Rank #7,078 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Minty Mint

Superfumista

4.2280 votes

Rank #3,158 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Minty Mint takes 6 of 7 categories.

Ithaque
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Minty Mint
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ithaque1/7

Minty Mint6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IthaqueMemo Paris

Minty MintSuperfumista

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 29%Had 1%Want 70%

Category winnerIthaqueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

29%Like

13%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

318 votes

73%Love

18%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerMinty MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMinty Mint

SillageMinty Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMinty MintBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

soft spicy56%

fresh spicy100%

green88%

aromatic77%

citrus65%

woody53%

musky42%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotBitter OrangeMandarin OrangePink PepperSichuan PepperMadagascar Pepper

Heart

Currant budsRed CurrantJuniper BerriesRaspberryEgyptian Jasmine

Base

Texas CedarPatchouli

Top

MintBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Sichuan PepperGreen TeaMandarin OrangeGalbanum

Base

Texas CedarBalsam FirMuskHaitian VetiverIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sichuan Pepper and Texas Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter27

Day100

Night45

Category winnerMinty MintMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex60

Women15

Men19

Unisex81

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,078

PerfumerMarypierre Julien

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#3,158

PerfumerBenjamin Sachs

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerMinty MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ithaque by Memo Paris brings a burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and mandarin right out of the atomizer. A triple-pepper accord of pink, Sichuan, and Madagascar pepper adds a crisp, tongue-tingling bite to the citrus opening. As the initial flash calms, tart red currant and juniper berries emerge in the middle, ground…

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Minty Mint by Superfumista offers a sharp, mentholated blast that grounds itself in resinous woods. This aromatic green scent functions as an invigorating choice for hot weather, cutting through humidity with its crisp mint, bergamot, and cedar profile. It acts as a versatile daily wear for those who prefer refreshing…

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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, Ithaque or Minty Mint?

Minty Mint takes 6 of 7 categories. Ithaque is rated 4.17/5 from 318 votes; Minty Mint is rated 4.22/5 from 80 votes. Choose Ithaque for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Minty Mint for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ithaque or Minty Mint?

Minty Mint lasts longest (Minty Mint 87/100, Ithaque 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ithaque or Minty Mint?

Minty Mint projects furthest (Minty Mint 80/100, Ithaque 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ithaque and Minty Mint smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Sichuan Pepper and Texas Cedar.

Is Ithaque or Minty Mint better for summer or winter?

For summer, Minty Mint is the stronger pick. For winter, Minty Mint is the stronger pick. Minty Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ithaque and Minty Mint?

Ithaque has top notes of Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Currant buds, Red Currant, Juniper Berries and Raspberry, a base of Texas Cedar and Patchouli. Minty Mint has top notes of Mint, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Green Tea, Mandarin Orange and Galbanum, a base of Texas Cedar, Balsam Fir, Musk and Haitian Vetiver.