Mitali vs Soaring At Dawn
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
MitaliChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Soaring At DawnChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mitali1/3
Soaring At Dawn1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mitali
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Soaring At Dawn
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MitaliDiane CastelSoaring At DawnScent JournerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.33/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%
4.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate33%Love
67%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
33%Love
67%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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMitaliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet91%
rose83%
white floral74%
musky65%
fresh spicy56%
citrus100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
musky61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh spicy and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
BergamotPink PepperGinger
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseOrange BlossomCedarwood
Base4 to 7 hours
Gourmand AccordMuskPatchouliVetiver
Top
Sichuan PepperBergamotNeroliMandarin Orange
Heart
Orange BlossomPetitgrainOolong tea
Base
CedarwoodLabdanumVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Mitali, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#48,484
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,398
PerfumerAlethea Han
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSoaring At DawnHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMitali 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,…
Reviews →Soaring At Dawn is a bright, peppery citrus that quickly turns into neroli and orange blossom over a clean, woody base. Sichuan pepper gives the opening a sparkling tingle, while petitgrain and oolong tea keep the heart crisp, slightly green, and airy. If you like fresh scents with a little bite and a soft musky dry-d…
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, Mitali or Soaring At Dawn?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Soaring At Dawn is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Soaring At Dawn for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which projects more, Mitali or Soaring At Dawn?
Projection is very close: Mitali 50/100, Soaring At Dawn 50/100 for sillage.
Do Mitali and Soaring At Dawn smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange Blossom, Cedarwood and Musk.
Is Mitali or Soaring At Dawn better for summer or winter?
Mitali suits daytime wear; Soaring At Dawn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mitali and Soaring At Dawn?
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. Soaring At Dawn has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Bergamot, Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Petitgrain and Oolong tea, a base of Cedarwood, Labdanum, Vetiver and Musk.
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