Fragrance comparison

Mitali vs 87B JIN-LAI

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

2 wins

Mitali

Diane Castel

4.336 votes

Rank #48,484 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

87B JIN-LAI

AHRES

5.001 votes

Rank #50,755 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories.

Mitali
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
87B JIN-LAI
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Mitali2/4

87B JIN-LAI1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Mitali
Value for money: 87B JIN-LAI
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mitali

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MitaliDiane Castel

87B JIN-LAIAHRES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMitali

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value100

Category winner87B JIN-LAIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

rose83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, sweet and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotPink PepperGinger

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseOrange BlossomCedarwood

Base4 to 7 hours

Gourmand AccordMuskPatchouliVetiver

Top

GrapefruitEucalyptusPineappleBergamotCardamonLimeLemongrass

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderGalbanumRosePlumOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliCedarwoodVetiverCypressAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Mitali, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMitaliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mitali by Diane Castel opens with a bright burst of bergamot, sharpened by fresh ginger and pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, sweet orange blossom and classic rose bloom alongside dry cedarwood. The base develops into a cozy foundation where a sweet gourmand accord meets clean musk, earthy patchouli,…

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87B JIN-LAI by AHRES looks built around bright citrus, aromatic greens, and dry woods. The opening suggests grapefruit, bergamot, lime, lemongrass, and eucalyptus, then settles into sandalwood, lavender, patchouli, vetiver, and a soft amber-tonka base. It reads as a fresh spicy woody unisex scent with a slightly mascu…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mitali or 87B JIN-LAI?

Mitali takes 2 of 4 categories. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; 87B JIN-LAI is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 87B JIN-LAI for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Mitali or 87B JIN-LAI?

They last about the same: Mitali 60/100, 87B JIN-LAI 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mitali or 87B JIN-LAI?

Mitali projects furthest (Mitali 50/100, 87B JIN-LAI 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mitali and 87B JIN-LAI smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood.

Is Mitali or 87B JIN-LAI better for summer or winter?

Mitali suits daytime wear; 87B JIN-LAI suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitali and 87B JIN-LAI?

Mitali has top notes of Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Rose, Orange Blossom and Cedarwood, a base of Gourmand Accord, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver. 87B JIN-LAI has top notes of Grapefruit, Eucalyptus, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Galbanum and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Cypress.