Fragrance comparison

Virgin Mint vs Trimaran Reedition 2008

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

3 wins

Virgin Mint

Carolina Herrera

4.13147 votes

Rank #8,548 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Trimaran Reedition 2008

Yves Rocher

3.449 votes

Rank #59,929 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Virgin Mint takes 3 of 4 categories.

Virgin Mint
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Trimaran Reedition 2008
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Virgin Mint3/4

Trimaran Reedition 20081/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Virgin Mint
Sillage & projection: Trimaran Reedition 2008
Value for money: Virgin Mint
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

Trimaran Reedition 2008Yves Rocher

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 32%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

22%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityVirgin Mint

SillageTrimaran Reedition 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value0

Category winnerVirgin MintBest 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 match74%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

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeBergamotPetitgrainJuniperMint

Heart

LavenderGeranium

Base

Vetiver

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

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex52

Women6

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#59,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Yves Rocher Trimaran Reedition 2008 is an invigorating citrus aromatic fragrance that opens with a brisk splash of Amalfi lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and tangy bergamot. A cooling wave of crushed mint leaves and green petitgrain immediately joins the citrus top, creating an energizing burst reminiscent of cool coast…

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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 Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Virgin Mint takes 3 of 4 categories. Virgin Mint is rated 4.13/5 from 147 votes; Trimaran Reedition 2008 is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Virgin Mint for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Trimaran Reedition 2008 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Virgin Mint or Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Virgin Mint lasts longest (Virgin Mint 61/100, Trimaran Reedition 2008 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Virgin Mint or Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Trimaran Reedition 2008 projects furthest (Trimaran Reedition 2008 63/100, Virgin Mint 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Virgin Mint and Trimaran Reedition 2008 smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Geranium.

Is Virgin Mint or Trimaran Reedition 2008 better for summer or winter?

Virgin Mint suits daytime wear; Trimaran Reedition 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Virgin Mint and Trimaran Reedition 2008?

Virgin Mint has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Mint and White Musk. Trimaran Reedition 2008 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Lavender and Geranium, a base of Vetiver.