Fragrance comparison

Junior Mints vs The Exact Friction of Stars

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

4 wins

Junior Mints

Demeter Fragrance

4.0425 votes

Rank #21,481 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

The Exact Friction of Stars

Pilar & Lucy

3.77136 votes

Rank #34,031 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Junior Mints takes 4 of 6 categories.

Junior Mints
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
The Exact Friction of Stars
Choose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Junior Mints4/6

The Exact Friction of Stars2/6

Ratings & consensus: Junior Mints
Community sentiment: Junior Mints
Longevity: The Exact Friction of Stars
Sillage & projection: The Exact Friction of Stars
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Junior Mints
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Junior Mints

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Junior MintsDemeter Fragrance

The Exact Friction of StarsPilar & Lucy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 9%Had 7%Want 84%

3.77/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

Category winnerJunior MintsRating 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

32%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

23%Dislike

1%Hate

136 votes

Category winnerJunior MintsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityThe Exact Friction of Stars

SillageThe Exact Friction of Stars

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

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%

vanilla90%

chocolate80%

sweet70%

citrus60%

coffee50%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, sweet and chocolate

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

VanilleMexican chocolateBlood OrangeCoffeeClove

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMexican chocolate 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

Spring31

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJunior MintsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,481

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,031

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJunior MintsHigher 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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The Exact Friction of Stars is a warm, decadent gourmand that wraps the wearer in a sweet cloud of chocolate and vanilla. Blood orange provides a bright opening contrast, while cloves and coffee add a dry, roasted depth. It is built for cold winter days and cozy, casual evenings when you want to smell delicious and in…

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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 The Exact Friction of Stars?

Junior Mints takes 4 of 6 categories. Junior Mints is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; The Exact Friction of Stars is rated 3.77/5 from 136 votes. Choose Junior Mints for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose The Exact Friction of Stars for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Junior Mints or The Exact Friction of Stars?

The Exact Friction of Stars lasts longest (The Exact Friction of Stars 58/100, Junior Mints 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Junior Mints or The Exact Friction of Stars?

The Exact Friction of Stars projects furthest (The Exact Friction of Stars 54/100, Junior Mints 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Junior Mints and The Exact Friction of Stars smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and chocolate accords. Common notes include Mexican chocolate and Vanille.

Is Junior Mints or The Exact Friction of Stars better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Junior Mints and The Exact Friction of Stars?

Junior Mints features Mint, Cacao, Mexican chocolate, Sweet Notes and Vanille. The Exact Friction of Stars features Vanille, Mexican chocolate, Blood Orange, Coffee and Clove.