Fragrance comparison

Virgin Mint vs Mint & Tonic

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,062 ratings analysed

5 wins

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

69%scent match

Closely related

Mint & Tonic

Atkinsons

3.84915 votes

Rank #3,294 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgin Mint takes 5 of 7 categories.

Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mint & Tonic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Virgin Mint5/7

Mint & Tonic2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Mint & TonicAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 915 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

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

26%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

551 votes

Category winnerVirgin MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVirgin Mint

SillageVirgin Mint

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value46

Category winnerMint & TonicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

woody30%

Scent match69%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

MintLimeGrapefruit

Heart

GingerMandarin OrangeGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarMusk

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVirgin MintMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

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

Men47

Unisex50

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#3,294

PerfumerEvelyne Boulanger

Launched—

Reviews115

Category winnerMint & TonicHigher 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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Mint & Tonic opens with a bright splash of crushed mint, lime and grapefruit that many wearers describe as refreshing, uplifting and distinctly summer-ready. It quickly settles into a cleaner green-citrus profile with ginger, soft woods and musk. This is an easy, polished warm-weather scent with a mojito-like twist, b…

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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 Mint & Tonic?

Virgin Mint takes 5 of 7 categories. Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes; Mint & Tonic is rated 3.84/5 from 915 votes. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mint & Tonic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Mint or Mint & Tonic?

They last about the same: Virgin Mint 61/100, Mint & Tonic 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Mint or Mint & Tonic?

Virgin Mint projects furthest (Virgin Mint 56/100, Mint & Tonic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Mint and Mint & Tonic smell similar?

Closely related: a 69% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Vetiver, Geranium and Mint.

Is Virgin Mint or Mint & Tonic better for summer or winter?

For summer, Virgin Mint is the stronger pick. For winter, Virgin Mint is the stronger pick. Virgin Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Mint and Mint & Tonic?

Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk. Mint & Tonic has top notes of Mint, Lime and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.