Fragrance comparison

Mink And Pearls vs Old Spice Original

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 2,180 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #36,585 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Old Spice Original

Shulton Company

4.252,162 votes

Rank #23,259 Warm SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mink And Pearls
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Old Spice Original
Choose it for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Mink And Pearls3/5

Old Spice Original2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mink And Pearls
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mink And Pearls
Sillage & projection: Mink And Pearls
Value for money: Old Spice Original
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Old Spice Original

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mink And PearlsJovan

Old Spice OriginalShulton Company

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.25/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerMink And PearlsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

61%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

45%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value88

Category winnerOld Spice OriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

floral92%

fresh spicy84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthGalbanumAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

AngelicaCarnationCinnamonNutmegHeliotropeNarcissusLavenderBitter Almond

Base

OakmossCastoreumMuskMyrrhLeatherCedarAmberTonka Bean

Top

NutmegStar AniseAldehydesOrangeLemon

Heart

CinnamonCarnationGeraniumPimentoHeliotropeJasmine

Base

BenzoinMuskVanillaTonka BeanCedarAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Orange and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Spring87

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,259

PerfumerAlbert Hauck

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOld Spice OriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mink And Pearls by Jovan offers a classic green chypre profile that shifts from sharp hyacinth to a warm oakmoss base. It wears best during crisp autumn days, fitting someone who appreciates vintage earthy notes instead of sugary modern scents.

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Old Spice Original by Shulton Company greets you with a bright blast of aldehydes and star anise before settling into a warm, familiar hum. As it warms on skin, the zest of orange softens into a comforting blend of nutmeg and cinnamon. It is a dry, aromatic spice cabinet rather than a sticky gourmand. It works beautif…

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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, Mink And Pearls or Old Spice Original?

Mink And Pearls takes 3 of 5 categories. Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Old Spice Original is rated 4.25/5 from 2,162 votes. Choose Mink And Pearls for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Old Spice Original for a warm spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mink And Pearls or Old Spice Original?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Old Spice Original 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mink And Pearls or Old Spice Original?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Old Spice Original 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mink And Pearls and Old Spice Original smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Orange and Carnation.

Is Mink And Pearls or Old Spice Original better for summer or winter?

Mink And Pearls suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mink And Pearls and Old Spice Original?

Mink And Pearls has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Angelica, Carnation, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Musk and Myrrh. Old Spice Original has top notes of Nutmeg, Star Anise, Aldehydes and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Carnation, Geranium and Pimento, a base of Benzoin, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.