Fragrance comparison

Allure vs MCM 1900

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 6,037 ratings analysed

Allure

Chanel

4.075,999 votes

Rank #26,538 CitrusFloral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MCM 1900

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.4238 votes

Rank #39,026 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM 1900 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Allure
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM 1900
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Allure3/7

MCM 19004/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM 1900
Community sentiment: MCM 1900
Longevity: Allure
Sillage & projection: Allure
Value for money: MCM 1900
Versatility: MCM 1900
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Allure

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AllureChanel

MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 5,999 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%

Category winnerMCM 1900Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

5,999 votes

53%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityAllure

SillageAllure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMCM 1900Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

vanilla69%

fresh61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonMandarin OrangePeachPassionfruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleJasmineMagnoliaFreesiaWater LilyOrange BlossomPeonyMay Rose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodAmberVetiverPatchouli

Top

PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily

Base

AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Peach, Honeysuckle and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Allure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter93

Day100

Night39

Spring8

Summer75

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Category winnerMCM 1900Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Work 38%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,538

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,026

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAllureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel Allure strips away the loud aldehydes of older house classics in favor of bright fruit and radiant florals. Spray it on and the mandarin orange flashes immediately. It is crisp. Juicy white peach arrives seconds later, rounded by honeysuckle and water lily that keep the heart dewy rather than syrupy. As the hou…

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MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…

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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, Allure or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 takes 4 of 7 categories. Allure is rated 4.07/5 from 5,999 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose Allure for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Allure or MCM 1900?

Allure lasts longest (Allure 73/100, MCM 1900 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Allure or MCM 1900?

Allure projects furthest (Allure 65/100, MCM 1900 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Allure and MCM 1900 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Peach, Honeysuckle and Jasmine.

Is Allure or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?

For summer, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. For winter, Allure is the stronger pick. Allure suits daytime wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Allure and MCM 1900?

Allure has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Peach and Passionfruit, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine, Magnolia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Vetiver. MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.