Fragrance comparison

Minx vs Mothers’ Instinct

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Minx

Siren Song Elixirs

4.004 votes

Rank #57,197 FloralViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Mothers’ Instinct

Synesthesie

4.673 votes

Rank #45,827 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mothers’ Instinct takes 3 of 4 categories.

Minx
Choose it for a floral and violet character. Wins on longevity.
Mothers’ Instinct
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Minx1/4

Mothers’ Instinct3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Minx
Sillage & projection: Mothers’ Instinct
Value for money: Mothers’ Instinct
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mothers’ Instinct

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MinxSiren Song Elixirs

Mothers’ InstinctSynesthesie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 3%Want 87%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 3%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMinx

SillageMothers’ Instinct

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMothers’ InstinctBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

violet86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

fresh44%

vanilla30%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

white floral77%

musky69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both powdery, vanilla and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletWisteriaMacaronsLilacVanillaCoconut

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Orange BlossomAmbretteJasmineVioletMilk

Heart

Yellow FruitsHeliotropeWhite MuskCoconut

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanAmbergrisCedarwoodVanilla

InformationalShared notesViolet, Vanilla and Coconut. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,827

PerfumerFrancesco Perini

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMothers’ InstinctHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Minx is a soft floral gourmand built around violet, powdery lilac and a sweet macaroon effect. Coconut and vanilla give it a creamy, rounded base, while wisteria keeps the florals airy rather than heavy. It reads feminine, sweet and polished, with a cosy texture that may suit romantic day wear, cooler spring weather,…

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Synesthesie presents Mothers’ Instinct as a soft study in lactonic warmth. It starts with a cool milk accord and violet before settling into a powdery heart of heliotrope and coconut. The fragrance feels like a protective layer, ending on a sweet sandalwood and vanilla base. It suits those seeking a quiet, comforting …

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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, Minx or Mothers’ Instinct?

Mothers’ Instinct takes 3 of 4 categories. Minx is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes; Mothers’ Instinct is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Minx for a floral and violet character. Wins on longevity. Choose Mothers’ Instinct for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Minx or Mothers’ Instinct?

Minx lasts longest (Minx 80/100, Mothers’ Instinct 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Minx or Mothers’ Instinct?

Mothers’ Instinct projects furthest (Mothers’ Instinct 67/100, Minx 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Minx and Mothers’ Instinct smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Violet, Vanilla and Coconut.

Is Minx or Mothers’ Instinct better for summer or winter?

Minx suits daytime wear; Mothers’ Instinct suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Minx and Mothers’ Instinct?

Minx features Violet, Wisteria, Macarons, Lilac and Vanilla. Mothers’ Instinct has top notes of Orange Blossom, Ambrette, Jasmine and Violet, heart notes of Yellow Fruits, Heliotrope, White Musk and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Ambergris and Cedarwood.