Fragrance comparison

Mahina vs Twinkle

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mahina

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2733 votes

Rank #32,932 CitrusFloral

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Twinkle

Rasasi

3.8644 votes

Rank #19,101 FloralWoody

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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.
Twinkle
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mahina5/7

Twinkle2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahinaParfums d'Elmar

TwinkleRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

3.86/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 38%Had 30%Want 31%

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

23%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMahinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMahina

SillageMahina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value71

Category winnerTwinkleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

woody72%

fresh58%

musky44%

white floral30%

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, citrus and woody

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

BergamotPeachMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

PeonyOrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Musk. 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

Spring86

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Category winnerMahinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,932

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#19,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerTwinkleHigher 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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Twinkle by Rasasi is a floral-fruity composition that centers on a blend of peony, rose, and peach. It sits close to the skin with a soft, powdery finish, making it a reliable choice for casual daily wear. Its gentle presence and approachable nature are well-suited for office environments or relaxed weekend mornings w…

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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 Twinkle?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories. Mahina is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Twinkle is rated 3.86/5 from 44 votes. Choose Mahina for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Twinkle for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mahina or Twinkle?

Mahina lasts longest (Mahina 84/100, Twinkle 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahina or Twinkle?

Mahina projects furthest (Mahina 75/100, Twinkle 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahina and Twinkle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Musk.

Is Mahina or Twinkle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mahina and Twinkle?

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. Twinkle has top notes of Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.