Fragrance comparison

Rue Des Mimosas vs Jasmin Ylang Mimosa

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 59 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Des Mimosas

Velvetvelo

4.3312 votes

Rank #49,204 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Jasmin Ylang Mimosa

Adopt Parfums

3.8747 votes

Rank #34,677 Yellow FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 5 categories.

Rue Des Mimosas
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Jasmin Ylang Mimosa
Choose it for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rue Des Mimosas3/5

Jasmin Ylang Mimosa2/5

Ratings & consensus: Rue Des Mimosas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rue Des Mimosas
Sillage & projection: Rue Des Mimosas
Value for money: Jasmin Ylang Mimosa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Jasmin Ylang Mimosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Des MimosasVelvetvelo

Jasmin Ylang MimosaAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

3.87/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 39%Had 30%Want 31%

Category winnerRue Des MimosasRating 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

21%Love

62%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityRue Des Mimosas

SillageRue Des Mimosas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerJasmin Ylang MimosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky90%

woody80%

yellow floral70%

floral60%

white floral50%

yellow floral100%

green86%

powdery72%

sweet58%

floral44%

white floral30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, yellow floral and 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

Green Notes

Heart

MimosaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Jasmine 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

Spring100

Summer46

Fall33

Winter17

Day100

Night7

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#34,677

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJasmin Ylang MimosaHigher 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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Jasmin Ylang Mimosa by Adopt Parfums is a Floral fragrance for women. Top note is Green Notes; middle notes are Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine; base notes are Vanilla and Musk.

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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 Jasmin Ylang Mimosa?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 5 categories. Rue Des Mimosas is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Jasmin Ylang Mimosa is rated 3.87/5 from 47 votes. Choose Rue Des Mimosas for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Jasmin Ylang Mimosa for a yellow floral and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Des Mimosas or Jasmin Ylang Mimosa?

Rue Des Mimosas lasts longest (Rue Des Mimosas 52/100, Jasmin Ylang Mimosa 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Des Mimosas or Jasmin Ylang Mimosa?

Rue Des Mimosas projects furthest (Rue Des Mimosas 75/100, Jasmin Ylang Mimosa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Des Mimosas and Jasmin Ylang Mimosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, yellow floral and floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Rue Des Mimosas or Jasmin Ylang Mimosa better for summer or winter?

Rue Des Mimosas suits daytime wear; Jasmin Ylang Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Des Mimosas and Jasmin Ylang Mimosa?

Rue Des Mimosas has top notes of Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandal and Musk. Jasmin Ylang Mimosa has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Mimosa, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla and Musk.