Fragrance comparison

Mini Beauty vs Reyna

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 720 ratings analysed

Mini Beauty

Ulric de Varens

3.6133 votes

Rank #31,321 VanillaCitrus

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61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Reyna

Maison Alhambra

3.99687 votes

Rank #2,033 SweetCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reyna 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.
Reyna
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mini Beauty2/7

Reyna5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini BeautyUlric de Varens

ReynaMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 36%Had 37%Want 27%

3.99/ 5 · 687 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReynaRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

634 votes

Category winnerReynaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityReyna

SillageReyna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMini BeautyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

fruity65%

sweet56%

sweet100%

citrus88%

fruity77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

musky42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and fruity

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 OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RaspberryOrange BlossomBlack Currant

Base

MarshmallowWhipped CreamMuskAmbrette

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

Winter64

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini BeautyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men2

Unisex2

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,321

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#2,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerReynaHigher 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…

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Reyna by Maison Alhambra offers a bright, gourmand experience built around a fluffy marshmallow heart. This fragrance leans into sweet, youthful accords, pairing tart citrus notes with creamy whipped cream. It is a playful choice for daytime wear, especially during warmer spring days when you want a scent that feels 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mini Beauty or Reyna?

Reyna takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Beauty is rated 3.61/5 from 33 votes; Reyna is rated 3.99/5 from 687 votes. Choose Mini Beauty for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Reyna for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Beauty or Reyna?

Reyna lasts longest (Reyna 63/100, Mini Beauty 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Beauty or Reyna?

Reyna projects furthest (Reyna 53/100, Mini Beauty 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Beauty and Reyna smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Mini Beauty or Reyna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mini Beauty and Reyna?

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. Reyna has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Raspberry, Orange Blossom and Black Currant, a base of Marshmallow, Whipped Cream, Musk and Ambrette.