Fragrance comparison

Mini Beauty vs Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,000 ratings analysed

Mini Beauty

Ulric de Varens

3.6133 votes

Rank #31,321 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Tom Ford

4.16967 votes

Rank #25,932 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mini Beauty
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mini Beauty2/7

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua5/7

Ratings & consensus: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Community sentiment: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Longevity: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Sillage & projection: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua
Value for money: Mini Beauty
Versatility: Mini Beauty
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini BeautyUlric de Varens

Mandarino di Amalfi AcquaTom Ford

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 36%Had 37%Want 27%

4.16/ 5 · 967 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

45%Like

15%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

967 votes

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

SillageMandarino di Amalfi Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value29

Category winnerMini BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

fruity65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

white floral30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

Orange Blossom

Base3-5 hrs

Bourbon VanillaWhite Musk

Top

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMintBergamotTarragonBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomLemon Leaf OilBasilClary SageWildflowersThymeJasmineShiso

Base

MuskVetiverCivetLabdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Mini Beauty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini BeautyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

Men26

Unisex59

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMandarino di Amalfi AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Beauty by Ulric de Varens delivers a cheerful splash of bright citrus and sugary warmth built for quick everyday wear. You smell the sharp grapefruit and juicy mandarin orange right away. A tiny hint of black currant adds tartness before clean orange blossom softens the edges. The fragrance quickly settles into s…

Reviews →

Tom Ford Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua opens with a sharp splash of cold mandarin orange and bitter grapefruit. Shiso leaf and wild mint add a cooling herbal bite that cuts through the summer heat. As the scent settles on skin, orange blossom and clary sage bring a soft, clean soapiness that feels like fresh linen. Vetive…

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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, Mini Beauty or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Beauty is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua is rated 4.16/5 from 967 votes. Choose Mini Beauty for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Beauty or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua lasts longest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 56/100, Mini Beauty 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Beauty or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua projects furthest (Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua 53/100, Mini Beauty 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Beauty and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Mini Beauty or Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mini Beauty is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Beauty is the stronger pick. Mini Beauty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Beauty and Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua?

Mini Beauty has top notes of Black Currant, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Bourbon Vanilla and White Musk. Mandarino di Amalfi Acqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon Leaf Oil, Basil and Clary Sage, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Civet and Labdanum.