Fragrance comparison

Rue Des Mimosas vs 5 L'mademoiselle

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 14 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Des Mimosas

Velvetvelo

4.3312 votes

Rank #49,204 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 L'mademoiselle

Ascania

3.502 votes

Rank #61,879 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rue Des Mimosas
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
5 L'mademoiselle
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Rue Des Mimosas3/4

5 L'mademoiselle1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rue Des Mimosas
Sillage & projection: Rue Des Mimosas
Value for money: 5 L'mademoiselle
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rue Des Mimosas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Des MimosasVelvetvelo

5 L'mademoiselleAscania

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRue Des Mimosas

SillageRue Des Mimosas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winner5 L'mademoiselleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky90%

woody80%

yellow floral70%

floral60%

white floral50%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

powdery84%

woody77%

white floral69%

ozonic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mimosa

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine

Base5-6 hrs

SandalMusk

Top

RhubarbWatermelonKiwi

Heart

JasmineCyclamen

Base

SandalMusk

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Sandal and Musk. Durations are only published for Rue Des Mimosas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter43

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 20%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRue Des MimosasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Velvetvelo Rue Des Mimosas captures the feel of a sunlit walk along the Portuguese coast. It sprays as a fine, alcohol-free mist that settles gently on skin without any initial chemical harshness. Bright mimosa blossoms open the scent with a soft, powdery sweetness that feels airy rather than thick. Within twenty minu…

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5 L'mademoiselle is a light floral fruity scent built around juicy kiwi, watermelon and tart rhubarb, with a soft jasmine and cyclamen heart. It reads airy, watery and slightly powdery rather than rich or syrupy. The sandalwood and musk base keeps it clean and smooth, but the overall feel stays delicate. It may suit s…

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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, Rue Des Mimosas or 5 L'mademoiselle?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 4 categories. Rue Des Mimosas is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; 5 L'mademoiselle is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rue Des Mimosas for a powdery and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 5 L'mademoiselle for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Des Mimosas or 5 L'mademoiselle?

Rue Des Mimosas lasts longest (Rue Des Mimosas 52/100, 5 L'mademoiselle 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Des Mimosas or 5 L'mademoiselle?

Rue Des Mimosas projects furthest (Rue Des Mimosas 75/100, 5 L'mademoiselle 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Des Mimosas and 5 L'mademoiselle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Sandal and Musk.

Is Rue Des Mimosas or 5 L'mademoiselle better for summer or winter?

Rue Des Mimosas suits daytime wear; 5 L'mademoiselle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Des Mimosas and 5 L'mademoiselle?

Rue Des Mimosas has top notes of Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandal and Musk. 5 L'mademoiselle has top notes of Rhubarb, Watermelon and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine and Cyclamen, a base of Sandal and Musk.