Fragrance comparison

Virgin Mint vs Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 302 ratings analysed

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui

Rasasi

4.01155 votes

Rank #3,824 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories.

Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Virgin Mint2/7

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui5/7

Ratings & consensus: Virgin Mint
Community sentiment: Virgin Mint
Longevity: Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui
Sillage & projection: Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui
Value for money: Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui
Versatility: Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Virgin MintCarolina Herrera

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour LuiRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

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

46%Love

34%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

125 votes

Category winnerVirgin MintMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui

SillageRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value69

Category winnerRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour LuiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

green77%

citrus65%

musky53%

woody42%

woody100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

earthy60%

powdery50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Pink PepperBergamotGrapefruitelemiLemonMandarin OrangeOzonic notesCoriander

Heart

GeraniumHeliotropeRoseLavenderAlmondJasmine

Base

AmberOakSandalwoodMossVetiverWoody NotesCedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Geranium. 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

Summer83

Fall83

Winter31

Day100

Night48

Category winnerRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour LuiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

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

Men84

Unisex13

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#3,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour LuiHigher 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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Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui opens with a sharp burst of citrus and ozonic notes, settling into a sturdy woody foundation. It is an accessible, aromatic choice for men who want a reliable daily fragrance for the office or casual outings during spring and summer months. This composition leans heavily into a clean, mode…

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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 Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui?

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui takes 5 of 7 categories. Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes; Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is rated 4.01/5 from 155 votes. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Mint or Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui?

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui lasts longest (Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui 75/100, Virgin Mint 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Mint or Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui?

Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui projects furthest (Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui 69/100, Virgin Mint 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Mint and Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Geranium.

Is Virgin Mint or Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui is the stronger pick. Virgin Mint suits daytime wear; Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Mint and Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui?

Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk. Rumz Al Rasasi 9459 Pour Lui has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Grapefruit and elemi, heart notes of Geranium, Heliotrope, Rose and Lavender, a base of Amber, Oak, Sandalwood and Moss.