Fragrance comparison

Mini Sexy vs Indian Vanilla

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 416 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mini Sexy

Ulric de Varens

3.77413 votes

Rank #10,872 VanillaSoft Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Indian Vanilla

ATTAR. Alma de Perfume

4.673 votes

Rank #45,056 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Sexy takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mini Sexy
Choose it for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Indian Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Mini Sexy3/4

Indian Vanilla1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Indian Vanilla
Sillage & projection: Mini Sexy
Value for money: Mini Sexy
Versatility: Not scored
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

Indian VanillaATTAR. Alma de Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 413 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityIndian Vanilla

SillageMini Sexy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMini SexyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

soft spicy92%

sweet84%

balsamic77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

balsamic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both vanilla, sweet and soft spicy

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

Pink PepperOrange Blossom

Heart

JasmineBitter AlmondLicoriceTonka Bean

Base

PatchouliVanillaCashmere Wood

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

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex8

Women90

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

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,872

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews45

Overall rank#45,056

PerfumerRosario Escobar

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Indian Vanilla reads as a floral vanilla with a creamy, lightly spiced core. Orange blossom and jasmine keep it bright at the top, then bitter almond, licorice and tonka pull it into a sweeter, softer dry-down with patchouli and cashmere wood underneath. It looks best suited to someone who wants a feminine vanilla tha…

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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 Indian Vanilla?

Mini Sexy takes 3 of 4 categories. Mini Sexy is rated 3.77/5 from 413 votes; Indian Vanilla is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mini Sexy for a vanilla and soft spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Indian Vanilla for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mini Sexy or Indian Vanilla?

Indian Vanilla lasts longest (Indian Vanilla 90/100, Mini Sexy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Sexy or Indian Vanilla?

Mini Sexy projects furthest (Mini Sexy 54/100, Indian Vanilla 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Sexy and Indian Vanilla smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Licorice, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.

Is Mini Sexy or Indian Vanilla better for summer or winter?

Mini Sexy suits evening wear; Indian Vanilla suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Sexy and Indian Vanilla?

Mini Sexy features Licorice, Vanille, Tonka Bean, Patchouli and Floral Notes. Indian Vanilla has top notes of Pink Pepper and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Bitter Almond, Licorice and Tonka Bean, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla and Cashmere Wood.