Fragrance comparison

Mini Sexy vs Amelia

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 459 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Amelia

Ted Baker

3.7446 votes

Rank #18,792 SweetAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Sexy takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Amelia
Choose it for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mini Sexy6/7

Amelia1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini SexyUlric de Varens

AmeliaTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

Category winnerMini SexyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

413 votes

24%Love

39%Like

26%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerMini SexyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMini Sexy

SillageMini Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value77

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

sweet100%

almond92%

vanilla84%

woody77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LicoriceVanilleTonka BeanPatchouliFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AlmondRhubarbMagnolia

Heart

HeliotropeLicoriceJasmine

Base

MapleTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Mini Sexy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Spring45

Summer40

Fall100

Winter55

Day100

Night62

Category winnerAmeliaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

Casual 34%Date 31%Party 21%Work 13%

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#18,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMini SexyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Mini Sexy is an easygoing Oriental Vanilla Eau de Parfum built around sweet licorice, creamy vanille, and warm tonka bean. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of aromatic anise that quickly gives way to powdery floral notes and earthy patchouli. Perfect for daytime wear in cooler weather and relaxed…

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Amelia by Ted Baker brings a sweet, powdery floral profile dominated by almond and heliotrope. It wraps you in a comforting warmth that feels ideal for cool autumn days. The scent balances powdery florals with a unique, sugary maple base that prevents it from becoming a standard gourmand option.

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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 Sexy or Amelia?

Mini Sexy takes 6 of 7 categories. Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes; Amelia is rated 3.74/5 from 46 votes. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amelia for a sweet and almond character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Sexy or Amelia?

Mini Sexy lasts longest (Mini Sexy 54/100, Amelia 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Sexy or Amelia?

Mini Sexy projects furthest (Mini Sexy 54/100, Amelia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Sexy and Amelia smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Licorice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Mini Sexy or Amelia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mini Sexy and Amelia?

Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes. Amelia has top notes of Almond, Rhubarb and Magnolia, heart notes of Heliotrope, Licorice and Jasmine, a base of Maple, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.