Minya Eau de Parfum bottle Minya
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2024 Year 2021
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Pentimento Eau de Parfum bottle Pentimento

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Minya
This is a seriously divisive gourmand, often compared to Sol de Janeiro's Cheirosa 62. Some swear it's a superior, longer-lasting dupe, while others find the almond overwhelming, cloying, or even synthetic. Expect strong performance but be prepared for a Love/Hate reaction.
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Our Verdict - Pentimento
This one is a proper divisive beast. You'll either love its unique blend of nutty gourmand and unexpected florals, finding it a cosy, sexy winter scent, or you'll be running for the hills from its 'synthetic' or 'nauseating' opening. Definitely not a blind buy.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 19% 23%
Fruity 0% 6%
Green 3% 1%
Sweet 58% 53%
Warm 11% 18%
Woody 6% 3%
Earthy 5% 7%
Animalic 2% 1%
Fresh 2% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Minya EdP
Pentimento EdP

Notes

Accords

Minya Pentimento
100%
Vanilla
90%
100%
Almond
61%
Sweet
100%
71%
Woody
97%
85%
Nutty
96%
73%
Powdery
49%
46%
White Floral
68%
58%
Fruity
Rum
52%
52%
Floral
49%
Amber
47%
45%
Green
Vanilla shared
100%
90%
100%
Sweet shared
61%
100%
Woody shared
71%
97%
Nutty shared
85%
96%
Powdery shared
73%
49%
White Floral shared
46%
68%
58%
Rum
52%
Floral shared
52%
49%
47%
45%

Performance

Minya Pentimento
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Minya

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its strong projection and sweet gourmand profile make it less suitable for a professional office environment. However, its inviting, warm character is perfect for casual outings and intimate dates. It's too playful for serious formal events and definitely not built for sport.

Pentimento

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Its sweet, woody, and rum accords, combined with moderate sillage, make it too prominent for a formal office setting. However, its sensual and cosy nature is perfect for date nights or relaxed casual wear, especially in cooler weather, as mentioned by several reviewers.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
84%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Sweet, Woody, Nutty accords and Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Minya
Pentimento
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