Fragrance comparison

Alabaster Eau Fraiche vs MTV Tuned Woman

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

Alabaster Eau Fraiche

Banana Republic

3.9253 votes

Rank #28,979 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Tuned Woman

MTV Perfumes

4.005 votes

Rank #59,180 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Alabaster Eau Fraiche
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MTV Tuned Woman
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alabaster Eau Fraiche2/4

MTV Tuned Woman2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MTV Tuned Woman
Sillage & projection: Alabaster Eau Fraiche
Value for money: MTV Tuned Woman
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alabaster Eau Fraiche

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alabaster Eau FraicheBanana Republic

MTV Tuned WomanMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 32%Want 46%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 27%Had 23%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

66%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMTV Tuned Woman

SillageAlabaster Eau Fraiche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMTV Tuned WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral90%

white floral80%

woody70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

fruity100%

sweet86%

rose72%

floral58%

amber44%

musky30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryBig StrawberryClementineBlack CurrantMandarin Orange

Heart

PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyHoneysuckleRose

Base

White WoodSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

Big StrawberryBlackberryMusk

Heart2-3 hrs

May RoseRosePeony

Base4-6 hrs

PralineAmberCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Big Strawberry, Peony and Rose. Durations are only published for MTV Tuned Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall22

Winter22

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 25%Date 20%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlabaster Eau FraicheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Banana Republic Alabaster Eau Fraiche introduces itself with a burst of crisp mandarin orange, sweet clementine, and tart blackberry. This initial fruitiness quickly softens as skin warmth coaxes out a delicate bouquet of pink peony and fresh lily-of-the-valley. The scent finally settles into a clean base of white woo…

Reviews →

The strawberry hits immediately. Fresh blackberry and clean musk follow right behind in a bright, fizzy rush that cuts through warm spring air. Give it five minutes. Once the sharp alcohol lift evaporates from your pulse points, a dewy bouquet of May rose and pink peony steps forward. The drydown feels sweet and soft.…

Reviews →

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, Alabaster Eau Fraiche or MTV Tuned Woman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Alabaster Eau Fraiche is rated 3.92/5 from 53 votes; MTV Tuned Woman is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Alabaster Eau Fraiche for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MTV Tuned Woman for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alabaster Eau Fraiche or MTV Tuned Woman?

MTV Tuned Woman lasts longest (MTV Tuned Woman 56/100, Alabaster Eau Fraiche 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alabaster Eau Fraiche or MTV Tuned Woman?

Alabaster Eau Fraiche projects furthest (Alabaster Eau Fraiche 52/100, MTV Tuned Woman 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alabaster Eau Fraiche and MTV Tuned Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Big Strawberry, Peony and Rose.

Is Alabaster Eau Fraiche or MTV Tuned Woman better for summer or winter?

Alabaster Eau Fraiche suits daytime wear; MTV Tuned Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alabaster Eau Fraiche and MTV Tuned Woman?

Alabaster Eau Fraiche has top notes of Blackberry, Big Strawberry, Clementine and Black Currant, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Honeysuckle and Rose, a base of White Wood, Sandalwood and Musk. MTV Tuned Woman has top notes of Big Strawberry, Blackberry and Musk, heart notes of May Rose, Rose and Peony, a base of Praline, Amber and Cashmere Wood.