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Mignon Black vs Rêve Elixir

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

Updated 256 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mignon Black takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Mignon Black

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

  • Rêve Elixir

    Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mignon Black6/7
Rêve Elixir0/7
Ratings & consensus
Mignon Black
Community sentiment
Mignon Black
Longevity
Mignon Black
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Mignon Black
Versatility
Mignon Black
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Mignon Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Mignon BlackArmaf
Rêve ElixirVan Cleef & Arpels
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
3.74/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
Category winnerMignon BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
36%Love
49%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate

47 votes

20%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate

209 votes

Category winnerMignon BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityMignon Black

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value47
Category winnerMignon BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus88%
powdery77%
woody65%
vanilla53%
fruity42%
floral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PearBergamotLemon
Heart
JasmineLilyNeroliHoneysuckleRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaMusk
Top15-30 mins
PearPeach BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniOsmanthusLilyIris Flower
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodWhite Amber
InformationalShared notesPear, Lily, Neroli and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rêve Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring63
Summer33
Fall100
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Category winnerMignon BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex9
Women89
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#15,320

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Evelyne Boulanger, Nathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerMignon BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Mignon Black opens with a sweet pear note backed by sharp bergamot and lemon. As it settles, a thick bouquet of jasmine, lily, and neroli warms on the skin, taking on a creamy, dense quality. The base reveals a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood that lingers for hours. This fragrance is built for cool au…

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Rêve Elixir by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, sparkling neroli, and tender peach blossom that feels immediately uplifting. As the top settles into the skin, a rich floral heart unfolds with velvety osmanthus, tropical frangipani, and dewy white lily, dusted by a gentle touch of iris. The b…

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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, Mignon Black or Rêve Elixir?

Mignon Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Mignon Black is rated 4.02/5 from 47 votes; Rêve Elixir is rated 3.74/5 from 209 votes. Choose Mignon Black for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Rêve Elixir for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mignon Black or Rêve Elixir?

Mignon Black lasts longest (Mignon Black 66/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mignon Black or Rêve Elixir?

Projection is very close: Mignon Black 61/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100 for sillage.

Do Mignon Black and Rêve Elixir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Lily, Neroli and Sandalwood.

Is Mignon Black or Rêve Elixir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mignon Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Mignon Black is the stronger pick. Rêve Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mignon Black and Rêve Elixir?

Mignon Black has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Neroli and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Rêve Elixir has top notes of Pear, Peach Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Lily and Iris Flower, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and White Amber.

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