Fragrance comparison

Mink And Pearls vs Riders

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #37,367 AromaticMusky

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Riders

Lattafa Perfumes

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,408 CitrusGreen

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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.
Riders
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mink And Pearls5/5

Riders0/5

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

RidersLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

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

19%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

31%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate45

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMink And PearlsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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

GalbanumLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Musk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,367

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Riders by Lattafa is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent designed for younger wearers. It opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of galbanum, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a light, floral orange blossom heart. The scent rests on a clean, soft musk base that feels gentle on the skin. It is an uplifting, energetic choice for …

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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 Riders?

Mink And Pearls takes 5 of 5 categories. Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Riders is rated 2.81/5 from 16 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 Riders for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mink And Pearls or Riders?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Riders 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mink And Pearls or Riders?

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

Do Mink And Pearls and Riders smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Orange.

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

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

What are the notes in Mink And Pearls and Riders?

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. Riders has top notes of Galbanum, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Musk.