Fragrance comparison

Mini Varens 31 vs Dirty Mango

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 475 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mini Varens 31

Ulric de Varens

4.009 votes

Rank #58,220 White FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Dirty Mango

Richard

3.74466 votes

Rank #15,942 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mini Varens 31
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dirty Mango
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mini Varens 312/3

Dirty Mango1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mini Varens 31
Sillage & projection: Mini Varens 31
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dirty Mango

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mini Varens 31Ulric de Varens

Dirty MangoRichard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.74/ 5 · 466 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

23%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

449 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMini Varens 31

SillageMini Varens 31

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value30

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

powdery92%

violet84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

citrus61%

tropical100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ylang-YlangVioletBergamotRose

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisAldehydesJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

TuberosePeach

Notes

MangoPeachVanillaYlang-YlangOrangeMandarin OrangeFrangipaniCoconut MilkMuskTuberoseAlmond MilkSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Tuberose and Peach. Durations are only published for Mini Varens 31, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall86

Winter29

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter50

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 20%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex12

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,220

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDirty MangoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mini Varens 31 opens with a fizzy splash of bergamot and lush ylang-ylang before softening into a cosmetic violet cloud. It smells cleanly retro yet cheerful. The heart introduces powdery iris and crisp aldehydes, keeping the jasmine petals lively rather than heavy on warm skin. As the scent settles, ripe peach and c…

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Dirty Mango by Richard is a vibrant, tropical fruity-gourmand that puts mango at the center of a sunny, warm atmosphere. It leans into a sweet and lactonic profile, evoking memories of fresh fruit juices on a hot beach. Ideal for summer days, this fragrance provides a playful, accessible experience for those seeking a…

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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 Varens 31 or Dirty Mango?

Mini Varens 31 takes 2 of 3 categories. Mini Varens 31 is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; Dirty Mango is rated 3.74/5 from 466 votes. Choose Mini Varens 31 for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dirty Mango for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mini Varens 31 or Dirty Mango?

Mini Varens 31 lasts longest (Mini Varens 31 92/100, Dirty Mango 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mini Varens 31 or Dirty Mango?

Mini Varens 31 projects furthest (Mini Varens 31 79/100, Dirty Mango 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mini Varens 31 and Dirty Mango smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose and Peach.

Is Mini Varens 31 or Dirty Mango better for summer or winter?

Mini Varens 31 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mini Varens 31 and Dirty Mango?

Mini Varens 31 has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Violet, Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Iris, Aldehydes and Jasmine, a base of Tuberose and Peach. Dirty Mango features Mango, Peach, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Orange.