Fragrance comparison

Xanadu vs Mimeomai

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

2 wins

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #23,310 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mimeomai

Volnay

5.002 votes

Rank #40,627 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Xanadu takes 2 of 3 categories.

Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mimeomai
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Xanadu2/3

Mimeomai1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

XanaduParadis des Sens

MimeomaiVolnay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityXanadu

SillageMimeomai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

amber77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

Top

PeachCuminCardamomMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CinnamonOrange BlossomNeroliEgyptian JasminePapyrusTeaRose

Base

CedarMuskLabdanumBenzoinVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Xanadu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,310

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#40,627

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerXanaduHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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Mimeomai opens with peach and citrus, then quickly turns warmer and more textured, with cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and neroli over a woody, musky amber base. It reads richer than a bright floral. The dry-down looks built around cedar, cashmere wood, labdanum and soft leather, so this may suit someone who likes fruity f…

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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, Xanadu or Mimeomai?

Xanadu takes 2 of 3 categories. Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes; Mimeomai is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mimeomai for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Xanadu or Mimeomai?

Xanadu lasts longest (Xanadu 71/100, Mimeomai 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Xanadu or Mimeomai?

Mimeomai projects furthest (Mimeomai 86/100, Xanadu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Xanadu and Mimeomai smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Orange Blossom.

Is Xanadu or Mimeomai better for summer or winter?

Xanadu suits daytime wear; Mimeomai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Xanadu and Mimeomai?

Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber. Mimeomai has top notes of Peach, Cumin, Cardamom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon, Orange Blossom, Neroli and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Musk, Labdanum and Benzoin.