Fragrance comparison

Mademoiselle N. 12 vs Ninel No. 20

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Mademoiselle N. 12

Parfums Constantine

3.888 votes

Rank #58,872 WoodySweet

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66%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Ninel No. 20

Ninel Perfume

4.001 votes

Rank #64,550 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ninel No. 20 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mademoiselle N. 12
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ninel No. 20
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Mademoiselle N. 121/3

Ninel No. 202/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ninel No. 20
Sillage & projection: Ninel No. 20
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mademoiselle N. 12

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mademoiselle N. 12Parfums Constantine

Ninel No. 20Ninel Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

63%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNinel No. 20

SillageNinel No. 20

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

green61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

green83%

fresh74%

floral65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMint

Heart2-3 hrs

JasminePeonyPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarSugar CaneFrench labdanum

Top

LemonMint

Heart

PeonyJasminePink Pepper

Base

Virginia CedarLabdanumCaramel

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Jasmine and Peony. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 12, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night35

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 33%Date 18%Party 11%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 12Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 12 hits the air with a brisk crackle of tart lemon and crushed mint. The initial spray delivers an immediate cooling rush. It feels like cracking open a frosty glass of sparkling citrus water on an oppressive July afternoon. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge softens into …

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Ninel No. 20 opens with a crisp burst of crushed mint leaves and tart lemon juice. The top notes feel immediate and sharp, cutting through humid summer air with cooling intensity. As the bright citrus settles, soft pink pepper adds a light mineral crunch alongside fresh peony petals and jasmine. The dry-down reveals …

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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, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Ninel No. 20?

Ninel No. 20 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mademoiselle N. 12 is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes; Ninel No. 20 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mademoiselle N. 12 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ninel No. 20 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Ninel No. 20?

Ninel No. 20 lasts longest (Ninel No. 20 75/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle N. 12 or Ninel No. 20?

Ninel No. 20 projects furthest (Ninel No. 20 67/100, Mademoiselle N. 12 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle N. 12 and Ninel No. 20 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, floral and green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Jasmine and Peony.

Is Mademoiselle N. 12 or Ninel No. 20 better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle N. 12 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle N. 12 and Ninel No. 20?

Mademoiselle N. 12 has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Peony and Pink Pepper, a base of Virginia Cedar, Sugar Cane and French labdanum. Ninel No. 20 has top notes of Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, a base of Virginia Cedar, Labdanum and Caramel.