Fragrance comparison

Lelas Black vs Soft Mineral

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lelas Black

LELAS

4.5315 votes

Rank #30,389 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Soft Mineral

Pimkie

4.2711 votes

Rank #43,363 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lelas Black takes 4 of 5 categories.

Lelas Black
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Soft Mineral
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lelas Black4/5

Soft Mineral1/5

Ratings & consensus: Lelas Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lelas Black
Sillage & projection: Lelas Black
Value for money: Soft Mineral
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lelas Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lelas BlackLELAS

Soft MineralPimkie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 24%

Category winnerLelas BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityLelas Black

SillageLelas Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value81

Category winnerSoft MineralBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody88%

powdery77%

vanilla65%

white floral53%

warm spicy42%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberSandalowoodJasmineVanillaLavender

No top / heart / base split published

Top

OrangePepperHazelnut

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomGinger

Base

VanillaSandalowoodCashmere WoodAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber, Sandalowood, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Lelas Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer38

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex42

Women42

Date 34%Party 24%Casual 22%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,363

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLelas BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lelas Black hits the skin with a brisk burst of aromatic lavender before settling into warm amber and creamy vanilla. The initial spray carries a sharp alcohol bite for three minutes. Give it time. Once the top lifts, rich sandalwood anchors a floral heart of sweet jasmine that keeps the blend from feeling overly heav…

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Soft Mineral by Pimkie offers a budget friendly daily wear option that blends clean orange blossom with a light hazelnut undertone. It sits comfortably in the casual floral fruity category, making it an easy grab for warm spring mornings. The scent settles into a soft cashmere wood base that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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, Lelas Black or Soft Mineral?

Lelas Black takes 4 of 5 categories. Lelas Black is rated 4.53/5 from 15 votes; Soft Mineral is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Lelas Black for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Soft Mineral for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lelas Black or Soft Mineral?

Lelas Black lasts longest (Lelas Black 75/100, Soft Mineral 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lelas Black or Soft Mineral?

Lelas Black projects furthest (Lelas Black 67/100, Soft Mineral 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lelas Black and Soft Mineral smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Lelas Black or Soft Mineral better for summer or winter?

Lelas Black suits evening wear; Soft Mineral suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lelas Black and Soft Mineral?

Lelas Black features Amber, Sandalowood, Jasmine, Vanilla and Lavender. Soft Mineral has top notes of Orange, Pepper and Hazelnut, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalowood, Cashmere Wood and Amber.