Fragrance comparison

Mink And Pearls vs Prodigy

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #40,129 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Prodigy

PARIS CORNER

4.0478 votes

Rank #13,514 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 4 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.
Prodigy
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mink And Pearls4/5

Prodigy1/5

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: Prodigy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mink And PearlsJovan

ProdigyPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

4.04/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

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

53%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMink And PearlsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CinnamonGreen AppleOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

AmberWhite FlowersClary Sage

Base4 to 6 hours

VanillaAmberwoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Orange, Cinnamon and Musk. Durations are only published for Prodigy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Spring82

Summer36

Fall100

Winter100

Day81

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,514

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerProdigyHigher 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.

Reviews →

Prodigy by PARIS CORNER is a warm oriental fragrance built around sweet amber, vanilla, and autumn fruit. It opens with the crisp crunch of green apple, juicy orange pulp, and a dusting of cinnamon spice. As the bright fruit recedes, clary sage and white flowers add a subtle herbal freshness over a golden amber core. …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mink And Pearls or Prodigy?

Mink And Pearls takes 4 of 5 categories. Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Prodigy is rated 4.04/5 from 78 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 Prodigy for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mink And Pearls or Prodigy?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Prodigy 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mink And Pearls or Prodigy?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Prodigy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mink And Pearls and Prodigy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Orange, Cinnamon and Musk.

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

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

What are the notes in Mink And Pearls and Prodigy?

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. Prodigy has top notes of Cinnamon, Green Apple and Orange, heart notes of Amber, White Flowers and Clary Sage, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.