Fragrance comparison

Mini Blue vs Pretty Woman

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 52 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mini Blue

Ulric de Varens

3.9736 votes

Rank #22,515 FloralOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Pretty Woman

Bi-es

3.2516 votes

Rank #56,572 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Blue takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mini Blue
Choose it for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pretty Woman
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mini Blue5/5

Pretty Woman0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini BlueUlric de Varens

Pretty WomanBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.97/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 45%

3.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 8%Had 54%Want 38%

Category winnerMini BlueRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

3%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

13%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

44%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityMini Blue

SillageMini Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMini BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

ozonic90%

aquatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

musky50%

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

WatermelonGreen NotesPeonyFreesiaMuskAmberTeak Wood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Green NotesFreesiaVioletFruity Notes

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyPeonyRoseIris

Base

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Blue, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 51%Work 32%Date 11%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,515

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#56,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMini BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Blue is a crisp floral aquatic perfume designed for straightforward summer refreshment. The fragrance opens with an invigorating splash of chilled watermelon accompanied by dewy green notes, immediately setting a clean, aquatic tone. As the initial freshness settles on warm skin, a gentle heart of…

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Pretty Woman by Bi-es is a Floral Woody Musk composition built around jasmine and freesia. It offers a light, feminine profile that relies on green and fruity openings before settling into a soft, musky base. The scent feels designed for casual day wear when you want an approachable, easy-to-understand aroma that does…

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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 Blue or Pretty Woman?

Mini Blue takes 5 of 5 categories. Mini Blue is rated 3.97/5 from 36 votes; Pretty Woman is rated 3.25/5 from 16 votes. Choose Mini Blue for a floral and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pretty Woman for a floral and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Blue or Pretty Woman?

Mini Blue lasts longest (Mini Blue 50/100, Pretty Woman 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Blue or Pretty Woman?

Projection is very close: Mini Blue 57/100, Pretty Woman 56/100 for sillage.

Do Mini Blue and Pretty Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Peony, Freesia and Musk.

Is Mini Blue or Pretty Woman better for summer or winter?

Mini Blue suits daytime wear; Pretty Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Blue and Pretty Woman?

Mini Blue features Watermelon, Green Notes, Peony, Freesia and Musk. Pretty Woman has top notes of Green Notes, Freesia, Violet and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony and Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.