Fragrance comparison

Memento Mori vs Mirarosa

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

Memento Mori

OM Parfum

4.4844 votes

Rank #8,590 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Mirarosa

MATCA

4.002 votes

Rank #66,502 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Memento Mori takes 3 of 3 categories.

Memento Mori
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Mirarosa
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Memento Mori3/3

Mirarosa0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Memento MoriOM Parfum

MirarosaMATCA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.48/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 8%Had 5%Want 86%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMemento Mori

SillageMemento Mori

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

citrus100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

smoky65%

aromatic56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cinnamon LeafSweet OrangeBlack PepperBourbon RosePeru BalsamCedarwoodGeraniumApricotIncenseBrandyKhellaMyrrh

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bourbon RoseBergamotSweet Orange

Heart

RoseGeranium

Base

IncenseAmbroxanPatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange, Bourbon Rose, Geranium and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,590

PerfumerAichi Liu

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#66,502

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMemento MoriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Memento Mori by OM Parfum is a dark, atmospheric fragrance built around cinnamon leaf, black pepper, and resinous Peru balsam. It captures a somber, 1630s New England vibe, offering a complex blend that balances warmth with unsettling, herbal undertones. Ideal for those who prefer spicy, resinous scents during colder …

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Mirarosa opens with bright bergamot and sweet orange before turning dark and resinous on skin. Bourbon rose and green geranium form a prickly floral core, supported by smoky incense and earthy patchouli in the base. It suits cool spring mornings and crisp autumn evenings when you want an earthy floral scent with subst…

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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, Memento Mori or Mirarosa?

Memento Mori takes 3 of 3 categories. Memento Mori is rated 4.48/5 from 44 votes; Mirarosa is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Memento Mori for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Mirarosa for a citrus and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Memento Mori or Mirarosa?

Memento Mori lasts longest (Memento Mori 84/100, Mirarosa 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Memento Mori or Mirarosa?

Memento Mori projects furthest (Memento Mori 72/100, Mirarosa 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Memento Mori and Mirarosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange, Bourbon Rose, Geranium and Incense.

Is Memento Mori or Mirarosa better for summer or winter?

Memento Mori suits evening wear; Mirarosa suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Memento Mori and Mirarosa?

Memento Mori features Cinnamon Leaf, Sweet Orange, Black Pepper, Bourbon Rose and Peru Balsam. Mirarosa has top notes of Bourbon Rose, Bergamot and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose and Geranium, a base of Incense, Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla.