Fragrance comparison

Mahina vs Jaguar Woman

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 109 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mahina

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2733 votes

Rank #32,932 CitrusFloral

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49%scent match

Some overlap

Jaguar Woman

Jaguar

3.5176 votes

Rank #17,185 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mahina
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Jaguar Woman
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mahina5/7

Jaguar Woman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahinaParfums d'Elmar

Jaguar WomanJaguar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

3.51/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 24%Had 46%Want 30%

Category winnerMahinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

33 votes

14%Love

54%Like

1%Ok

29%Dislike

1%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerMahinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMahina

SillageMahina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value58

Category winnerJaguar WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

woody72%

fresh58%

musky44%

white floral30%

floral100%

fresh92%

woody84%

amber77%

musky69%

aquatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, woody and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-45 mins

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

Jasmine SambacPeony

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeRed CurrantWatermelon

Heart

PeonyWater LilyJasmine Sambac

Base

AmberSandalwoodWhite MuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Peony. Durations are only published for Mahina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer43

Fall0

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMahinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Men0

Unisex29

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,932

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#17,185

PerfumerBernard Ellena, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerJaguar WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahina opens with a vibrant blast of blood orange, sparkling lemon, and sweet mandarin. It immediately smells like fresh citrus juice pressed over chilled stone. You get zero synthetic candy sweetness here. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening mellows into soft jasmine sambac and dewy pink peony petals. The floral…

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Jaguar Woman opens with a bright splash of red currant and crisp watermelon, moving into a heart of peony and jasmine sambac. This fruity floral fragrance settles on the skin with base notes of white musk and cashmere wood, creating a clean, gentle presence. It is a light, easy-wearing choice for those who prefer subt…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mahina or Jaguar Woman?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories. Mahina is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Jaguar Woman is rated 3.51/5 from 76 votes. Choose Mahina for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Jaguar Woman for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mahina or Jaguar Woman?

Mahina lasts longest (Mahina 84/100, Jaguar Woman 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahina or Jaguar Woman?

Mahina projects furthest (Mahina 75/100, Jaguar Woman 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahina and Jaguar Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac and Peony.

Is Mahina or Jaguar Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mahina is the stronger pick. For winter, Jaguar Woman is the stronger pick. Mahina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahina and Jaguar Woman?

Mahina has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Jaguar Woman has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Red Currant and Watermelon, heart notes of Peony, Water Lily and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, White Musk and Cashmere Wood.