Fragrance comparison

Men vs Mine

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 171 ratings analysed

Men

O Boticário

3.68161 votes

Rank #28,028 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Mine

G Parfums

3.5010 votes

Rank #63,299 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mine
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Men2/4

Mine2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MenO Boticário

MineG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 47%Had 45%Want 8%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 16%Had 4%Want 80%

Category winnerMenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

60%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

161 votes

30%Love

30%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMine

SillageMine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

aquatic77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesLimeBergamotSicilian LemonBlack and Pink PepperSpicesCardamom

Heart

LavenderVioletBasilGeraniumNutmegLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherRock roseOakmossMuskAmberLabdanumSandalwoodCoumarin

Top15-30 mins

NeroliGreen NotesBergamotLavenderCitrusesLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomCardamomTomato LeafLily

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaMuskLabdanumCoumarinAmberViolet

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Lavender. Durations are only published for Mine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall71

Winter26

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex9

Women2

Not enough votes yet

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 20%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,028

PerfumerFrancisco Marano

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,299

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Men by O Boticário is a straightforward, refreshing daily fragrance built around bright citrus, clean aromatics, and grounded woods. The scent opens with an energetic splash of tart lime, Sicilian lemon, and crisp watery notes, sharpened by a pinch of crushed black pepper. As the initial citrus burst settles, gentle l…

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Mine by G Parfums hits the senses with a sharp burst of fresh bergamot and bitter neroli before unveiling its true character. The initial bite is bright, green, and unapologetically tart. Give it ten minutes. Once the sharp citrus edge softens, a rugged green tomato leaf cuts through soft orange blossom and warm carda…

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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, Men or Mine?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Men is rated 3.68/5 from 161 votes; Mine is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mine for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Men or Mine?

Mine lasts longest (Mine 100/100, Men 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Men or Mine?

Mine projects furthest (Mine 90/100, Men 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Men and Mine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, Cardamom and Lavender.

Is Men or Mine better for summer or winter?

Men suits daytime wear; Mine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Men and Mine?

Men has top notes of Watery Notes, Lime, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Violet, Basil and Geranium, a base of Leather, Rock rose, Oakmoss and Musk. Mine has top notes of Neroli, Green Notes, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cardamom, Tomato Leaf and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Labdanum and Coumarin.