Mixed Emotions vs Onika
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mixed Emotions takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mixed EmotionsChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OnikaChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mixed Emotions4/7
Onika3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mixed Emotions
- Community sentiment
- Onika
- Longevity
- Mixed Emotions
- Sillage & projection
- Onika
- Value for money
- Mixed Emotions
- Versatility
- Mixed Emotions
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Onika
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mixed EmotionsLinn YoungOnikaNicki MinajWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 39%Had 24%Want 37%
3.62/ 5 · 583 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerMixed EmotionsRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
53%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
36 votes
44%Love
40%Like
8%Ok
7%Dislike
1%Hate
560 votes
Category winnerOnikaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMixed Emotions
SillageOnika
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMixed EmotionsBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral92%
floral84%
sweet77%
rose69%
fresh61%
fruity100%
sweet90%
floral80%
fresh70%
tropical60%
aquatic50%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearMelonMandarin OrangePeachChampacaOrchidBergamot
Heart
JasmineRoseVioletLily-of-the-ValleyPlum
Base
MuskWoody NotesBlackberrySandalwoodCedar
Top
PearCarambola (Star Fruit)Mandarin Orange
Heart
OrchidOsmanthusWater Lily
Base
Sugar CaneWhite MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesPear, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer79
Fall57
Winter21
Day100
Night24
Spring69
Summer100
Fall37
Winter23
Day100
Night35
Category winnerMixed EmotionsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,205
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#2,022
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews157
Category winnerOnikaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLinn Young Mixed Emotions bursts open with a bright splash of crisp pear, watery melon, and sweet mandarin orange. The fruit top quickly settles into a central bouquet of fresh jasmine, soft rose, and green lily-of-the-valley. As the initial sweetness mellows, smooth white musk and clean cedar ground the floral weight…
Reviews →Onika by Nicki Minaj opens with a bright splash of pear and starfruit before settling into a sugary, creamy floral heart. It is a playful, unashamedly fruity scent that leans into a youthful aesthetic. Perfect for casual weekend outings or warm weather days, it offers an easy-grab option for those who enjoy sweet, gou…
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, Mixed Emotions or Onika?
Mixed Emotions takes 4 of 7 categories. Mixed Emotions is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes; Onika is rated 3.62/5 from 583 votes. Choose Mixed Emotions for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Onika for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mixed Emotions or Onika?
Mixed Emotions lasts longest (Mixed Emotions 61/100, Onika 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mixed Emotions or Onika?
Onika projects furthest (Onika 53/100, Mixed Emotions 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mixed Emotions and Onika smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pear, Mandarin Orange, Orchid and Cedar.
Is Mixed Emotions or Onika better for summer or winter?
For summer, Onika is the stronger pick. For winter, Onika is the stronger pick. Mixed Emotions suits daytime wear; Onika suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mixed Emotions and Onika?
Mixed Emotions has top notes of Pear, Melon, Mandarin Orange and Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Blackberry and Sandalwood. Onika has top notes of Pear, Carambola (Star Fruit) and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Osmanthus and Water Lily, a base of Sugar Cane, White Musk and Cedar.
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