Fragrance comparison

Mini Sexy vs Decibel

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,433 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Decibel

Azzaro

3.351,020 votes

Rank #4,804 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Decibel
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mini Sexy4/7

Decibel3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini SexyUlric de Varens

DecibelAzzaro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.35/ 5 · 1,020 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

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

23%Love

37%Like

4%Ok

34%Dislike

2%Hate

942 votes

Category winnerMini SexyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityDecibel

SillageDecibel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

balsamic84%

soft spicy77%

smoky69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both vanilla, soft spicy and balsamic

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

LicoriceAldehydesAmalfi Lemon

Heart

IncenseViolet

Base

Tonka BeanVanilleVetiver

InformationalShared notesLicorice, Vanille and Tonka Bean. 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

Spring30

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMini SexyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

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

Men82

Unisex16

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#4,804

PerfumerChristophe Raynaud

Launched—

Reviews172

Category winnerDecibelHigher 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…

Reviews →

Decibel by Azzaro is a daring oriental spicy scent that centers on a prominent, sweet licorice note. Launched in 2011, it brings a distinctive, youthful energy to the skin, perfect for casual evening wear or nights out. The composition balances this sharp, unconventional sweetness with incense and vanilla, creating a …

Reviews →

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 Decibel?

Mini Sexy takes 4 of 7 categories. Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes; Decibel is rated 3.35/5 from 1,020 votes. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Decibel for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mini Sexy or Decibel?

Decibel lasts longest (Decibel 71/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Sexy or Decibel?

Decibel projects furthest (Decibel 60/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Sexy and Decibel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, soft spicy and balsamic accords. Common notes include Licorice, Vanille and Tonka Bean.

Is Mini Sexy or Decibel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mini Sexy and Decibel?

Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes. Decibel has top notes of Licorice, Aldehydes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Incense and Violet, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille and Vetiver.