Fragrance comparison

Riders vs Mink And Pearls

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

Riders

Lattafa Perfumes

2.8116 votes

Rank #64,408 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Mink And Pearls

Jovan

4.5018 votes

Rank #37,353 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mink And Pearls takes 5 of 5 categories.

Riders
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mink And Pearls
Choose it for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Riders0/5

Mink And Pearls5/5

Ratings & consensus: Mink And Pearls
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mink And Pearls
Sillage & projection: Mink And Pearls
Value for money: Mink And Pearls
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mink And Pearls

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RidersLattafa Perfumes

Mink And PearlsJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.81/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 39%Had 9%Want 52%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 23%Had 9%Want 68%

Category winnerMink And PearlsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

25%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

31%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

61%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate45

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMink And Pearls

SillageMink And Pearls

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMink And PearlsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green83%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy48%

balsamic30%

aromatic100%

musky92%

floral84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumLemonBergamot

Heart

Orange

Base

Musk

Top

HyacinthGalbanumAldehydesClary SageBergamotLemonOrange

Heart

AngelicaCarnationCinnamonNutmegHeliotropeNarcissusLavenderBitter Almond

Base

OakmossCastoreumMuskMyrrhLeatherCedarAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter29

Day43

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,408

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMink And PearlsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riders by Lattafa is a crisp, aromatic citrus scent designed for younger wearers. It opens with a sharp, vibrant burst of galbanum, lemon, and bergamot, leading into a light, floral orange blossom heart. The scent rests on a clean, soft musk base that feels gentle on the skin. It is an uplifting, energetic choice for …

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Mink And Pearls by Jovan offers a classic green chypre profile that shifts from sharp hyacinth to a warm oakmoss base. It wears best during crisp autumn days, fitting someone who appreciates vintage earthy notes instead of sugary modern scents.

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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, Riders or Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls takes 5 of 5 categories. Riders is rated 2.81/5 from 16 votes; Mink And Pearls is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Riders for a citrus and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mink And Pearls for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Riders or Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls lasts longest (Mink And Pearls 76/100, Riders 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riders or Mink And Pearls?

Mink And Pearls projects furthest (Mink And Pearls 78/100, Riders 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riders and Mink And Pearls smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange.

Is Riders or Mink And Pearls better for summer or winter?

Riders suits daytime wear; Mink And Pearls suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riders and Mink And Pearls?

Riders has top notes of Galbanum, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange, a base of Musk. Mink And Pearls has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Clary Sage, heart notes of Angelica, Carnation, Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Musk and Myrrh.