Fragrance comparison

Mink And Pearls vs Ophelia

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #38,449 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Ophelia

Manuel Attardi

3.6213 votes

Rank #45,847 AromaticMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 5 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.
Ophelia
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mink And Pearls5/5

Ophelia0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mink And PearlsJovan

OpheliaManuel Attardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.62/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 10%Had 6%Want 84%

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

46%Love

15%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

23%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMink And PearlsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

floral69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and floral

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

Top20-30 mins

Aquatic notesFennelLavenderPalisander RosewoodRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesNarcissusJasmineHyacinthCarnationRoseOrchid

Base6-8+ hrs

SeaweedOrris RootPatchouliImmortelleSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Carnation, Narcissus and Lavender. Durations are only published for Ophelia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer71

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men9

Unisex36

Women55

Casual 37%Work 30%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,847

PerfumerManuel Attardi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMink And PearlsHigher 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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Ophelia by Manuel Attardi is a brackish botanical scent that smells like a cold English riverbank in late spring. It is strange. Crushed fennel and bitter rosemary hit the nose first, accompanied by a sharp aquatic rush that feels like chilled river water rather than a tropical beach. Within minutes, the green herbal …

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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 Ophelia?

Mink And Pearls takes 5 of 5 categories. Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Ophelia is rated 3.62/5 from 13 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 Ophelia for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mink And Pearls or Ophelia?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Ophelia 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mink And Pearls or Ophelia?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Ophelia 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mink And Pearls and Ophelia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Carnation, Narcissus and Lavender.

Is Mink And Pearls or Ophelia better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mink And Pearls and Ophelia?

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. Ophelia has top notes of Aquatic notes, Fennel, Lavender and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Water Notes, Narcissus, Jasmine and Hyacinth, a base of Seaweed, Orris Root, Patchouli and Immortelle.