Fragrance comparison

Mer & Mistral vs Skinwear

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mer & Mistral

L'Occitane en Provence

4.07107 votes

Rank #16,024 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

Skinwear

Ted Baker

3.94109 votes

Rank #11,576 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mer & Mistral takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mer & Mistral
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Skinwear
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mer & Mistral4/7

Skinwear3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mer & MistralL'Occitane en Provence

SkinwearTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 33%Had 21%Want 46%

3.94/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 16%

Category winnerMer & MistralRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

63%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

26%Love

51%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerMer & MistralMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMer & Mistral

SillageMer & Mistral

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSkinwearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

citrus65%

fresh spicy48%

conifer30%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match71%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonTangerine

Heart2-3 hrs

Pine TreeCypressRosemary

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskWhite Amber

Top

LimeLemonBergamot

Heart

CypressJuniperRosemary

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cypress, Rosemary and Cedar. Durations are only published for Mer & Mistral, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer100

Fall7

Winter2

Day100

Night20

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSkinwearMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 15%Party 8%

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,024

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#11,576

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSkinwearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mer & Mistral by L'Occitane en Provence brings the raw coastal air of southern France directly to your skin. The opening hits with a bright shock of tart lemon and juicy tangerine. It wakes you up fast. Within minutes, cooling cypress, crushed pine needles, and aromatic rosemary sweep across the citrus sparkle. This h…

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Ted Baker Skinwear is a bright, nostalgic fresh fragrance that centers on zesty citrus and light wood notes. The scent feels clean and lightweight, making it a reliable pick for warm weather. It stays close to the skin, offering a casual daily wear option that feels refreshing without overwhelming those around you.

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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, Mer & Mistral or Skinwear?

Mer & Mistral takes 4 of 7 categories. Mer & Mistral is rated 4.07/5 from 107 votes; Skinwear is rated 3.94/5 from 109 votes. Choose Mer & Mistral for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Skinwear for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mer & Mistral or Skinwear?

Mer & Mistral lasts longest (Mer & Mistral 55/100, Skinwear 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mer & Mistral or Skinwear?

Mer & Mistral projects furthest (Mer & Mistral 56/100, Skinwear 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mer & Mistral and Skinwear smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cypress, Rosemary and Cedar.

Is Mer & Mistral or Skinwear better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mer & Mistral is the stronger pick. For winter, Skinwear is the stronger pick. Mer & Mistral suits daytime wear; Skinwear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mer & Mistral and Skinwear?

Mer & Mistral has top notes of Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Pine Tree, Cypress and Rosemary, a base of Cedar, Musk and White Amber. Skinwear has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.