Fragrance comparison

Mini Purple vs Texas

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Mini Purple

Ulric de Varens

3.1232 votes

Rank #55,274 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Texas

Bond No 9

4.0632 votes

Rank #28,307 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Texas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mini Purple
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Texas
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Mini Purple2/7

Texas5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini PurpleUlric de Varens

TexasBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.12/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 13%Had 68%Want 18%

4.06/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 86%

Category winnerTexasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

44%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

53%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerTexasMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate53

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityTexas

SillageTexas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value85

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMini PurpleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VanilleMuskJasmineBlack CurrantSandalwoodStyraxLilyCardamomTincture of Rose

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangePineappleBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

GardeniaNeroliJasmineHedioneLily-of-the-Valley

Base

VanilleMuskoak mossVetyverCardamom

InformationalShared notesVanille, Musk, Jasmine and Black Currant. Durations are only published for Mini Purple, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer82

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Spring86

Summer100

Fall43

Winter71

Day75

Night100

Category winnerMini PurpleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 48%Work 21%Date 17%Party 14%

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#28,307

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerTexasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Purple offers an unapologetic snapshot of early 2000s French drugstore perfumery. The spray starts loud. A sharp burst of tart black currant and pungent cardamom jumps out first with an almost chemical sting. Give it five minutes to settle. Once the solvent rush evaporates, a creamy heart of jasmi…

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Bond No. 9 Texas opens bright and glossy, with mandarin, bergamot and black currant giving it a juicy citrus lift before white florals take over. As it settles, vanilla, musk and oakmoss soften the sharper edges. It wears like a polished citrus floral with sweetness underneath, not a dry classic cologne. The strong pr…

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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 Purple or Texas?

Texas takes 5 of 7 categories. Mini Purple is rated 3.12/5 from 32 votes; Texas is rated 4.06/5 from 32 votes. Choose Mini Purple for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Texas for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Purple or Texas?

Texas lasts longest (Texas 64/100, Mini Purple 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Purple or Texas?

Texas projects furthest (Texas 78/100, Mini Purple 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Purple and Texas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and vanilla accords. Common notes include Vanille, Musk, Jasmine and Black Currant.

Is Mini Purple or Texas better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mini Purple and Texas?

Mini Purple features Vanille, Musk, Jasmine, Black Currant and Sandalwood. Texas has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Pineapple, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Neroli, Jasmine and Hedione, a base of Vanille, Musk, oak moss and Vetyver.