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Latte e Mandorla vs Ninel No. 28

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

Updated 149 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • Latte e Mandorla

    Choose it for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Ninel No. 28

    Choose it for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Latte e Mandorla2/4
Ninel No. 282/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Ninel No. 28
Sillage & projection
Ninel No. 28
Value for money
Latte e Mandorla
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Latte e Mandorla

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Latte e MandorlaProfumo di Firenze
Ninel No. 28Ninel Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.17/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 25%Had 13%Want 62%
3.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 10%Had 20%Want 70%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
22%Love
19%Like
19%Ok
33%Dislike
7%Hate

143 votes

0%Love
50%Like
33%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage47
♥ Love / hate54
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityNinel No. 28

SillageNinel No. 28

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value25
Category winnerLatte e MandorlaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
almond100%
patchouli92%
lactonic84%
musky77%
rose69%
sweet61%
soft spicy100%
sweet92%
anis84%
vanilla77%
almond69%
musky61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both almond, sweet and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
AlmondMilk
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseAnise
Base3 to 6 hours
PatchouliMusk
Top
AniseAlmondBergamot
Heart
LicoriceRoseWhipped CreamDark Chocolate
Base
PatchouliVanillaMuskTea
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Rose, Anise and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Latte e Mandorla, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer56
Fall100
Winter65
Day100
Night40
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex46
Women52
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,064

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#66,867

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLatte e MandorlaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Latte e Mandorla by Profumo di Firenze offers an unconventional twist on milky almond scents. Rather than serving a sugary dessert, it opens with a distinct splash of cold milk paired with bitter almond. As the opening settles, an unexpected combination of herbal anise and soft rose emerges, introducing a floral and l…

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Ninel No. 28 opens with sharp star anise, green bergamot, and roasted almond. The fragrance softens into a sweet heart of dark chocolate, licorice, and whipped cream, balanced by a soft rose note. Earthy patchouli, vanilla, black tea, and musk anchor the base, making it ideal for chilly fall evenings.

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Latte e Mandorla or Ninel No. 28?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Latte e Mandorla is rated 3.17/5 from 143 votes; Ninel No. 28 is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Latte e Mandorla for a almond and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 28 for a soft spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Latte e Mandorla or Ninel No. 28?

Ninel No. 28 lasts longest (Ninel No. 28 87/100, Latte e Mandorla 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Latte e Mandorla or Ninel No. 28?

Ninel No. 28 projects furthest (Ninel No. 28 63/100, Latte e Mandorla 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Latte e Mandorla and Ninel No. 28 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share almond, sweet and musky accords. Common notes include Almond, Rose, Anise and Patchouli.

Is Latte e Mandorla or Ninel No. 28 better for summer or winter?

Latte e Mandorla suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Latte e Mandorla and Ninel No. 28?

Latte e Mandorla has top notes of Almond and Milk, heart notes of Rose and Anise, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Ninel No. 28 has top notes of Anise, Almond and Bergamot, heart notes of Licorice, Rose, Whipped Cream and Dark Chocolate, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Musk and Tea.

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