Fragrance comparison

Mini Dream vs Black Rose

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mini Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.8666 votes

Rank #17,826 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Black Rose

Mahogany

3.7376 votes

Rank #24,306 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Dream takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mini Dream
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Rose
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mini Dream4/7

Black Rose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini DreamUlric de Varens

Black RoseMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 28%

3.73/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 29%Had 21%Want 50%

Category winnerMini DreamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

58%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

40%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerMini DreamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Rose

SillageBlack Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMini DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

rum84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

floral100%

fruity92%

rose84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-25 mins

RumApricotBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart1-2 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmine

Base2-3 hrs

PatchouliMuskSandalwood

Top

PlumViolet LeafBlack CurrantApricotOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCarnationJasmineIrisYlang-Ylang

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberWoody NotesTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesApricot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mini Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day31

Night100

Category winnerBlack RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 52%Work 21%Date 15%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#24,306

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMini DreamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Dream opens with a sweet splash of mandarin orange and boozy rum. The initial spray delivers juicy apricot and dark black currant before softening into creamy honeysuckle petals. It feels playful. The drydown rests on clean musk, powdery sandalwood, and a faint pinch of patchouli. Do not expect heavy drama here.…

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Black Rose opens with a dark splash of plum and sharp violet leaf. The floral core of rose and carnation soon shifts onto a warm foundation of vanilla and sandalwood. It suits women looking for an easy, casual fragrance with a distinct, sweet presence.

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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 Dream or Black Rose?

Mini Dream takes 4 of 7 categories. Mini Dream is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes; Black Rose is rated 3.73/5 from 76 votes. Choose Mini Dream for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Rose for a floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Dream or Black Rose?

Black Rose lasts longest (Black Rose 74/100, Mini Dream 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Dream or Black Rose?

Black Rose projects furthest (Black Rose 66/100, Mini Dream 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Dream and Black Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apricot, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Jasmine.

Is Mini Dream or Black Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Rose is the stronger pick. Mini Dream suits daytime wear; Black Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Dream and Black Rose?

Mini Dream has top notes of Rum, Apricot, Black Currant and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Honeysuckle and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Sandalwood. Black Rose has top notes of Plum, Violet Leaf, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Jasmine and Iris, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Woody Notes.