Fragrance comparison

Mini Dream vs Sonia Rykiel Parfum

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Mini Dream

Ulric de Varens

3.8666 votes

Rank #17,826 FruityWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Sonia Rykiel Parfum

Sonia Rykiel

4.7114 votes

Rank #27,591 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mini Dream
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mini Dream2/5

Sonia Rykiel Parfum3/5

Ratings & consensus: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Sillage & projection: Sonia Rykiel Parfum
Value for money: Mini Dream
Versatility: Not scored
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

Sonia Rykiel ParfumSonia Rykiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 45%Had 27%Want 28%

4.71/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 34%Had 30%Want 36%

Category winnerSonia Rykiel ParfumRating 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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevitySonia Rykiel Parfum

SillageSonia Rykiel Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMini DreamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

rum84%

patchouli77%

warm spicy69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity and woody

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

PineapplePassion FlowerMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantYlang-Ylang

Heart

PatchouliHoneysuckleIrisRosemaryVioletJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

BenzoinVanillaTonka BeanAmberSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,826

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#27,591

PerfumerEmilie Coppermann

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Sonia Rykiel Parfum opens with tart pineapple and sweet mandarin orange before settling into a warm resinous base of benzoin, amber, and vanilla. Created by Emilie Coppermann in 1997, this oriental fragrance balances thick tropical fruits against powdery iris and woody cedar. It sits close on wool sweaters during chil…

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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 Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Mini Dream is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes; Sonia Rykiel Parfum is rated 4.71/5 from 14 votes. Choose Mini Dream for a fruity and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sonia Rykiel Parfum for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Dream or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum lasts longest (Sonia Rykiel Parfum 64/100, Mini Dream 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Dream or Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

Sonia Rykiel Parfum projects furthest (Sonia Rykiel Parfum 69/100, Mini Dream 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Dream and Sonia Rykiel Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mandarin Orange, Honeysuckle and Jasmine.

Is Mini Dream or Sonia Rykiel Parfum better for summer or winter?

Mini Dream suits daytime wear; Sonia Rykiel Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Dream and Sonia Rykiel Parfum?

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. Sonia Rykiel Parfum has top notes of Pineapple, Passion Flower, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Patchouli, Honeysuckle, Iris and Rosemary, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Amber.