Fragrance comparison

Mini Crazy vs Romance de Provence

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 128 ratings analysed

Mini Crazy

Ulric de Varens

3.7218 votes

Rank #47,518 CitrusSweet

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60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Romance de Provence

Catherine Malandrino

3.72110 votes

Rank #29,617 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romance de Provence takes 5 of 6 categories.

Mini Crazy
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Romance de Provence
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mini Crazy1/6

Romance de Provence5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini CrazyUlric de Varens

Romance de ProvenceCatherine Malandrino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 42%Had 28%Want 30%

3.72/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

61%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

28%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

4%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityRomance de Provence

SillageRomance de Provence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMini CrazyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

caramel77%

almond69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

caramel77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both sweet, fruity and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AlmondLemonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJasmineRaspberryRose

Base4-6 hrs

CaramelVanillaTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantPearMandarin OrangeApple Blossom

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletGreen TeaJasmineRoseOrange BlossomLily

Base5-7 hrs

CaramelVanillaPatchouliTonka BeanAmber

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night41

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

Casual 41%Work 23%Date 21%Party 15%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 33%Date 29%Work 21%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,518

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#29,617

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRomance de ProvenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Crazy delivers a lively burst of sweet almond, bright lemon, and juicy mandarin orange right out of the sprayer. The opening feels energetic and slightly sugary. Soon, a soft bouquet of orange blossom and red raspberry emerges, keeping the blend lighthearted and playful. As the fragrance settles i…

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Romance de Provence by Catherine Malandrino opens with a juicy splash of ripe black currant, crisp pear, and sparkling mandarin orange sweetened by delicate apple blossom. As the initial fruit brightness settles, the heart reveals a soft bouquet of jasmine, powdery violet, and dewy rose balanced by clean green tea and…

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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 Crazy or Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence takes 5 of 6 categories. Mini Crazy is rated 3.72/5 from 18 votes; Romance de Provence is rated 3.72/5 from 110 votes. Choose Mini Crazy for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Romance de Provence for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Crazy or Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence lasts longest (Romance de Provence 67/100, Mini Crazy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Crazy or Romance de Provence?

Romance de Provence projects furthest (Romance de Provence 64/100, Mini Crazy 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Crazy and Romance de Provence smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is Mini Crazy or Romance de Provence better for summer or winter?

Mini Crazy suits daytime wear; Romance de Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Crazy and Romance de Provence?

Mini Crazy has top notes of Almond, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Raspberry and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Romance de Provence has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Mandarin Orange and Apple Blossom, heart notes of Violet, Green Tea, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.