Fragrance comparison

Junior Mints vs Cocoa Tamarind

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

Junior Mints

Demeter Fragrance

4.0425 votes

Rank #21,481 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Cocoa Tamarind

Voluspa

4.0935 votes

Rank #20,258 Warm SpicyCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cocoa Tamarind takes 6 of 6 categories.

Junior Mints
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Cocoa Tamarind
Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Junior Mints0/6

Cocoa Tamarind6/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Junior MintsDemeter Fragrance

Cocoa TamarindVoluspa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

4.09/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 13%Had 16%Want 71%

Category winnerCocoa TamarindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

31%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerCocoa TamarindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCocoa Tamarind

SillageCocoa Tamarind

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value67

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cacao100%

warm spicy90%

sweet80%

green70%

chocolate60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

cacao86%

white floral72%

vanilla58%

lactonic44%

sweet30%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both warm spicy, cacao and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintCacaoMexican chocolateSweet NotesVanille

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

CacaoGardeniaTamarindVanilleCloveOrangeMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCacao and Vanille. Durations are only published for Junior Mints, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer83

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerCocoa TamarindMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 49%Date 22%Work 17%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,258

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCocoa TamarindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Junior Mints by Demeter Fragrance delivers an exact recreation of the classic movie theater candy. A blast of brisk peppermint clears the air instantly. That cool, frosty rush softens within minutes into smooth Mexican chocolate and dark cocoa bean. The sweetness feels thick yet airy, balanced by a gentle undertone of…

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Cocoa Tamarind pairs bitter cacao, tart tamarind and creamy white florals in a way that feels unusual from the first spray. Reviews describe a candy-sweet citrus opening, then a darker gardenia heart with gentle clove and vanilla musk softening the edges. It suits shoppers who want a floral gourmand with contrast rath…

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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, Junior Mints or Cocoa Tamarind?

Cocoa Tamarind takes 6 of 6 categories. Junior Mints is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; Cocoa Tamarind is rated 4.09/5 from 35 votes. Choose Junior Mints for a cacao and warm spicy character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Cocoa Tamarind for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Junior Mints or Cocoa Tamarind?

Cocoa Tamarind lasts longest (Cocoa Tamarind 72/100, Junior Mints 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Junior Mints or Cocoa Tamarind?

Cocoa Tamarind projects furthest (Cocoa Tamarind 67/100, Junior Mints 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Junior Mints and Cocoa Tamarind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, cacao and sweet accords. Common notes include Cacao and Vanille.

Is Junior Mints or Cocoa Tamarind better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cocoa Tamarind is the stronger pick. For winter, Junior Mints is the stronger pick. Junior Mints suits daytime wear; Cocoa Tamarind suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.