Fragrance comparison

Rue Des Mimosas vs Malachite

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Des Mimosas

Velvetvelo

4.3312 votes

Rank #49,204 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Malachite

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

4.1848 votes

Rank #9,263 White FloralWoody

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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, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Malachite
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Rue Des Mimosas3/5

Malachite2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Des MimosasVelvetvelo

MalachiteAl-Jazeera Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

4.18/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 35%Had 8%Want 56%

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

55%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMalachite

SillageRue Des Mimosas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value53

Category winnerRue Des MimosasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky90%

woody80%

yellow floral70%

floral60%

white floral50%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

rose61%

Scent match42%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

BergamotJasminePink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseTuberoseGardenia

Base

VanillaSandalMuskPatchouliMyrrh

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

Spring74

Summer63

Fall68

Winter100

Day87

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men18

Unisex33

Women48

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerMalachiteHigher 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…

Reviews →

Malachite by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Malachite was launched in 2017. Top notes are Bergamot, Jasmine and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose and Gardenia; base notes are Vanilla, Sandal, Musk, Patchouli and Myrrh.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rue Des Mimosas or Malachite?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 5 categories. Rue Des Mimosas is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; Malachite is rated 4.18/5 from 48 votes. Choose Rue Des Mimosas for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malachite for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Des Mimosas or Malachite?

Malachite lasts longest (Malachite 80/100, Rue Des Mimosas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Des Mimosas or Malachite?

Rue Des Mimosas projects furthest (Rue Des Mimosas 75/100, Malachite 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Des Mimosas and Malachite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Sandal and Musk.

Is Rue Des Mimosas or Malachite better for summer or winter?

Rue Des Mimosas suits daytime wear; Malachite suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Des Mimosas and Malachite?

Rue Des Mimosas has top notes of Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandal and Musk. Malachite has top notes of Bergamot, Jasmine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Tuberose and Gardenia, a base of Vanilla, Sandal, Musk and Patchouli.