Fragrance comparison

Virgin Mint vs Extreme Warrior

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 167 ratings analysed

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Extreme Warrior

Armaf

3.7620 votes

Rank #25,100 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Extreme Warrior
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Virgin Mint2/5

Extreme Warrior2/5

Ratings & consensus: Virgin Mint
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Extreme Warrior
Value for money: Extreme Warrior
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Virgin Mint

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Extreme WarriorArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

Category winnerVirgin MintRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

147 votes

33%Love

47%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageExtreme Warrior

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value89

Category winnerExtreme WarriorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

woody100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

citrus30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

VetiverGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

MintWhite Musk

Top

LemonGrapefruitMandarin OrangeRed Fruits

Heart

GingerNutmegGeraniumLavenderMint

Base

Precious WoodsSandalwoodVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Vetiver, Geranium and Mint. Durations are only published for Virgin Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night21

Spring88

Summer0

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night86

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

Casual 47%Work 35%Date 11%Party 7%

Men54

Unisex38

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#25,100

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerVirgin MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Virgin Mint delivers an immediate shock of cold green air. Crushed Moroccan spearmint leads the charge. It smells like real torn garden herbs rather than sugary candy or hotel toothpaste. Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange brighten the initial spray with a sharp citrus burst. Within thirty min…

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Extreme Warrior opens with bright citrus and a lightly fruity edge, then settles into a woody, aromatic, spicy profile with ginger, lavender, mint, and dry woods. It reads masculine and easy to wear, but the small set of reviews suggests performance can be inconsistent, so this is one to sample first if longevity matt…

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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, Virgin Mint or Extreme Warrior?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes; Extreme Warrior is rated 3.76/5 from 20 votes. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Extreme Warrior for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Mint or Extreme Warrior?

They last about the same: Virgin Mint 61/100, Extreme Warrior 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Mint or Extreme Warrior?

Extreme Warrior projects furthest (Extreme Warrior 64/100, Virgin Mint 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Mint and Extreme Warrior smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vetiver, Geranium and Mint.

Is Virgin Mint or Extreme Warrior better for summer or winter?

Virgin Mint suits daytime wear; Extreme Warrior suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Mint and Extreme Warrior?

Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk. Extreme Warrior has top notes of Lemon, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Red Fruits, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Precious Woods, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.