Fragrance comparison

Quince Mint & Moss vs Isola del Garda

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Quince Mint & Moss

Union

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,918 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Isola del Garda

Terre del Garda

4.836 votes

Rank #29,013 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Isola del Garda takes 2 of 3 categories.

Quince Mint & Moss
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Isola del Garda
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Quince Mint & Moss1/3

Isola del Garda2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Isola del Garda
Sillage & projection: Quince Mint & Moss
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Isola del Garda

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quince Mint & MossUnion

Isola del GardaTerre del Garda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityIsola del Garda

SillageQuince Mint & Moss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value58

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

mossy77%

green65%

woody53%

earthy42%

citrus100%

green90%

aromatic80%

floral70%

fresh spicy60%

white floral50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesPetitgrainMint

Heart2-3 hrs

SageThyme

Base5-6 hrs

Moss

Top

OrangePetitgrainMint

Heart

JasmineMagnoliaRose PetalsGreen Notes

Base

Juniper BerriesMossCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Petitgrain, Mint and Moss. Durations are only published for Quince Mint & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Spring83

Summer100

Fall17

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#29,013

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerIsola del GardaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Quince Mint & Moss captures the brisk, damp atmosphere of a wild British country garden after a sudden spring downpour. The first spray brings a sharp burst of wild garden mint crushed against bitter petitgrain and chilled juniper berries. There is zero candy sweetness here. Instead, the opening smells cold, her…

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Terre del Garda Isola del Garda is a bright, botanical scent built on the refreshing green notes of the Italian lakeside. It wraps zesty orange peel and fresh mint around a soft, white floral heart. A base of cedarwood and moss grounds the fragrance, making it a crisp option for warm spring and summer afternoons.

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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, Quince Mint & Moss or Isola del Garda?

Isola del Garda takes 2 of 3 categories. Quince Mint & Moss is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Isola del Garda is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Quince Mint & Moss for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Isola del Garda for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Quince Mint & Moss or Isola del Garda?

Isola del Garda lasts longest (Isola del Garda 67/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quince Mint & Moss or Isola del Garda?

Quince Mint & Moss projects furthest (Quince Mint & Moss 56/100, Isola del Garda 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quince Mint & Moss and Isola del Garda smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Petitgrain, Mint and Moss.

Is Quince Mint & Moss or Isola del Garda better for summer or winter?

Quince Mint & Moss suits daytime wear; Isola del Garda suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quince Mint & Moss and Isola del Garda?

Quince Mint & Moss has top notes of Juniper Berries, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Moss. Isola del Garda has top notes of Orange, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Jasmine, Magnolia, Rose Petals and Green Notes, a base of Juniper Berries, Moss and Cedar.