Rêve Elixir vs Mignon Black
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mignon Black takes 6 of 7 categories.
Rêve ElixirChoose it for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mignon BlackChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Rêve Elixir0/7
Mignon Black6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mignon Black
- Community sentiment
- Mignon Black
- Longevity
- Mignon Black
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Mignon Black
- Versatility
- Mignon Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mignon Black
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rêve ElixirVan Cleef & ArpelsMignon BlackArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 209 votes
Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%
4.02/ 5 · 47 votes
Have 30%Had 13%Want 57%
Category winnerMignon BlackRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
56%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
209 votes
36%Love
49%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
4%Hate
47 votes
Category winnerMignon BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMignon Black
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMignon BlackBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
fruity92%
woody84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
citrus88%
powdery77%
woody65%
vanilla53%
fruity42%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPeach BlossomNeroli
Heart2-4 hrs
FrangipaniOsmanthusLilyIris Flower
Base6-8 hrs
CedarSandalwoodWhite Amber
Top
PearBergamotLemon
Heart
JasmineLilyNeroliHoneysuckleRose
Base
SandalwoodVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesPear, Neroli, Lily and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rêve Elixir, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter17
Day100
Night31
Spring63
Summer33
Fall100
Winter81
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMignon BlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#15,320
PerfumerEmilie Coppermann, Evelyne Boulanger, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#13,549
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerMignon BlackHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRêve Elixir by Van Cleef & Arpels opens with a bright burst of crisp pear, sparkling neroli, and tender peach blossom that feels immediately uplifting. As the top settles into the skin, a rich floral heart unfolds with velvety osmanthus, tropical frangipani, and dewy white lily, dusted by a gentle touch of iris. The b…
Reviews →Armaf Mignon Black opens with a sweet pear note backed by sharp bergamot and lemon. As it settles, a thick bouquet of jasmine, lily, and neroli warms on the skin, taking on a creamy, dense quality. The base reveals a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood that lingers for hours. This fragrance is built for cool au…
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, Rêve Elixir or Mignon Black?
Mignon Black takes 6 of 7 categories. Rêve Elixir is rated 3.74/5 from 209 votes; Mignon Black is rated 4.02/5 from 47 votes. Choose Rêve Elixir for a floral and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mignon Black for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Rêve Elixir or Mignon Black?
Mignon Black lasts longest (Mignon Black 66/100, Rêve Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rêve Elixir or Mignon Black?
Projection is very close: Rêve Elixir 61/100, Mignon Black 61/100 for sillage.
Do Rêve Elixir and Mignon Black smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Neroli, Lily and Sandalwood.
Is Rêve Elixir or Mignon Black better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mignon Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Mignon Black is the stronger pick. Rêve Elixir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rêve Elixir and Mignon Black?
Rêve Elixir has top notes of Pear, Peach Blossom and Neroli, heart notes of Frangipani, Osmanthus, Lily and Iris Flower, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood and White Amber. Mignon Black has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily, Neroli and Honeysuckle, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.
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