Fragrance comparison

Mink And Pearls vs Silky Lotus

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #38,449 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Silky Lotus

Chaque Jour

3.001 votes

Rank #68,392 FloralAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mink And Pearls
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Silky Lotus
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mink And Pearls4/4

Silky Lotus0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
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

Silky LotusChaque Jour

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

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%

floral100%

aquatic91%

powdery83%

fresh74%

ozonic65%

aldehydic56%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesBergamotHyacinth

Heart2-4 hrs

LotusLily of the ValleyViolet

Base5-7 hrs

HeliotropeWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Silky Lotus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 37%Date 14%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,392

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.

Reviews →

A blast of crisp aldehydes and tart bergamot hits the nose first. It feels cold. Within minutes, watery lotus and dewy hyacinth soften the initial solvent kick, creating an airy pond water freshness reminiscent of high-end floral soap. The scent stays clean and translucent throughout the day. Soft violet and powdery h…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mink And Pearls or Silky Lotus?

Mink And Pearls takes 4 of 4 categories. Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes; Silky Lotus is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mink And Pearls for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Silky Lotus for a floral and aquatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mink And Pearls or Silky Lotus?

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

Which projects more, Mink And Pearls or Silky Lotus?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Silky Lotus 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mink And Pearls and Silky Lotus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Aldehydes, Bergamot and Heliotrope.

Is Mink And Pearls or Silky Lotus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mink And Pearls and Silky Lotus?

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. Silky Lotus has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Hyacinth, heart notes of Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Violet, a base of Heliotrope and White Musk.