Fragrance comparison

Mitali vs Somnus

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

Updated 6 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

Mitali

Diane Castel

4.336 votes

Rank #48,484 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #44,640 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1.

Mitali
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mitali1/4

Somnus1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MitaliDiane Castel

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 63%Had 11%Want 26%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMitaliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet91%

rose83%

white floral74%

musky65%

fresh spicy56%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus 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

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Rose. 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

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,484

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,640

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSomnusHigher 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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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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 Somnus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 1–1. Mitali is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Mitali for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mitali or Somnus?

They last about the same: Mitali 60/100, Somnus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mitali or Somnus?

Projection is very close: Mitali 50/100, Somnus 50/100 for sillage.

Do Mitali and Somnus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Rose.

Is Mitali or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Mitali suits daytime wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mitali and Somnus?

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. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.