Fragrance comparison

Mini Funny vs Australian Gold

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Mini Funny

Ulric de Varens

3.3010 votes

Rank #61,536 CitrusVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Australian Gold

Pure Gold Perfumes

4.1712 votes

Rank #22,033 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Australian Gold takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mini Funny
Choose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Australian Gold
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Mini Funny0/5

Australian Gold5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini FunnyUlric de Varens

Australian GoldPure Gold Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 26%Want 49%

4.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 72%

Category winnerAustralian GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity95

〰 Sillage95

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAustralian Gold

SillageAustralian Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

vanilla91%

amber83%

white floral74%

powdery65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

citrus92%

floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

tropical61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeOrange Blossom

Heart2-3 hrs

VanillaCedar

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

FigGreen NotesMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

FrangipaniFruity NotesJasmineOrange Blossom

Base8-12 hrs

Balsamic VinegarCedarSandalwoodAmberMuskVanilla

Category winnerAustralian GoldLongest dry-down: 8-12 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,033

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAustralian GoldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Funny by Ulric de Varens is a bright, casual floral fruity fragrance built around juicy mandarin orange, sunny orange blossom, and a comforting base of vanilla and amber. It opens with an energetic splash of sweet citrus before settling into a soft, powder-dusted cedar wood. The scent sits close to the body, crea…

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Australian Gold by Pure Gold Perfumes opens with a zesty clash of lemon, crisp mandarin, and green fig leaf. It is bold. The opening hits with sharp citrus and tart fruit before settling into a warm, creamy heart of orange blossom, frangipani, and jasmine. As the initial brightness recedes, rich base notes of cedar, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mini Funny or Australian Gold?

Australian Gold takes 5 of 5 categories. Mini Funny is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes; Australian Gold is rated 4.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mini Funny for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Australian Gold for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Funny or Australian Gold?

Australian Gold lasts longest (Australian Gold 95/100, Mini Funny 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Funny or Australian Gold?

Australian Gold projects furthest (Australian Gold 95/100, Mini Funny 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Funny and Australian Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom, Vanilla and Cedar.

Is Mini Funny or Australian Gold better for summer or winter?

Mini Funny suits daytime wear; Australian Gold suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Funny and Australian Gold?

Mini Funny has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Vanilla and Cedar, a base of Amber and Musk. Australian Gold has top notes of Fig, Green Notes, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Frangipani, Fruity Notes, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Balsamic Vinegar, Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.