Fragrance comparison

Mini Kiss vs Crush

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 90 ratings analysed

Mini Kiss

Ulric de Varens

3.8060 votes

Rank #22,745 GreenWhite Floral

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61%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Crush

American Eagle

4.2330 votes

Rank #34,623 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Crush takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mini Kiss
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Crush
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mini Kiss3/7

Crush4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini KissUlric de Varens

CrushAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 22%Had 48%Want 30%

4.23/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 45%Had 26%Want 29%

Category winnerCrushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

62%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

33%Love

57%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerCrushMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCrush

SillageCrush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMini KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

white floral91%

fresh83%

aromatic74%

fruity65%

soft spicy56%

citrus100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both white floral, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CassisLily-of-the-ValleyMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GrapefruitCassisLemon

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineApplePear

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Mini Kiss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall35

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Spring93

Summer100

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night13

Category winnerMini KissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 47%Work 29%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,745

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#34,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMini KissHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Kiss delivers an instant rush of lively green foliage and crisp cassis berries. It immediately wakes up the senses. The tart blackcurrant opening quickly softens as clean lily-of-the-valley blossoms through the heart, smelling reminiscent of a damp forest floor on an early April morning. A delicat…

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Crush by American Eagle is a bright, fruity floral fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of grapefruit and lemon. It is designed for casual daytime wear, specifically in warmer weather. The composition develops into a soft blend of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine, anchored by a clean base of cedar and mus…

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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 Kiss or Crush?

Crush takes 4 of 7 categories. Mini Kiss is rated 3.80/5 from 60 votes; Crush is rated 4.23/5 from 30 votes. Choose Mini Kiss for a green and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Crush for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Kiss or Crush?

Crush lasts longest (Crush 59/100, Mini Kiss 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Kiss or Crush?

Crush projects furthest (Crush 56/100, Mini Kiss 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Kiss and Crush smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Mini Kiss or Crush better for summer or winter?

For summer, Crush is the stronger pick. For winter, Mini Kiss is the stronger pick. Mini Kiss suits daytime wear; Crush suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Kiss and Crush?

Mini Kiss features Cassis, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Crush has top notes of Grapefruit, Cassis and Lemon, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Apple and Pear, a base of Cedar and Musk.