Fragrance comparison

Rue Des Mimosas vs mb01

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

3 wins

Rue Des Mimosas

Velvetvelo

4.3312 votes

Rank #49,204 PowderyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

mb01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.16169 votes

Rank #16,617 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
mb01
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rue Des Mimosas3/5

mb012/5

Ratings & consensus: Rue Des Mimosas
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: mb01
Sillage & projection: Rue Des Mimosas
Value for money: Rue Des Mimosas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: mb01

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rue Des MimosasVelvetvelo

mb01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 41%Had 5%Want 55%

3.16/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 32%Had 26%Want 42%

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

15%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

34%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

Longevitymb01

SillageRue Des Mimosas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value50

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%

floral92%

tuberose84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

animalic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, floral 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

Black CurrantMimosaBergamot

Heart

ChampacaGardeniaTuberoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMuskAmber

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

Summer100

Fall43

Winter19

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,204

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,617

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnermb01Higher 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 →

mb01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. mb01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Mark Buxton. Top notes are Black Currant, Mimosa and Bergamot; middle notes are Champaca, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine; base notes are Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. It opens with Black C…

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 mb01?

Rue Des Mimosas takes 3 of 5 categories. Rue Des Mimosas is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes; mb01 is rated 3.16/5 from 169 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 mb01 for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rue Des Mimosas or mb01?

mb01 lasts longest (mb01 65/100, Rue Des Mimosas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rue Des Mimosas or mb01?

Rue Des Mimosas projects furthest (Rue Des Mimosas 75/100, mb01 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rue Des Mimosas and mb01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Rue Des Mimosas or mb01 better for summer or winter?

Rue Des Mimosas suits daytime wear; mb01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rue Des Mimosas and mb01?

Rue Des Mimosas has top notes of Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of Sandal and Musk. mb01 has top notes of Black Currant, Mimosa and Bergamot, heart notes of Champaca, Gardenia, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.