Ancestry in Paris vs M3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ancestry in Paris takes 3 of 4 categories.
Ancestry in ParisChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
M3Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ancestry in Paris3/4
M31/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- M3
- Sillage & projection
- Ancestry in Paris
- Value for money
- Ancestry in Paris
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ancestry in Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Ancestry in ParisAmwayM3Michael CincoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.61/ 5 · 54 votes
Have 43%Had 40%Want 17%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
54%Like
6%Ok
22%Dislike
2%Hate
54 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM3
SillageAncestry in Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAncestry in ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green92%
tuberose84%
musky77%
marine69%
powdery61%
citrus100%
musky90%
tuberose80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
fruity50%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both musky, tuberose and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green LeavesSea Notes
Heart
JasminePeachRose
Base
White MuskTuberoseAmber
Top
BergamotPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseRoseIndian Jasmine
Base
White MuskAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Peach, Rose and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer53
Fall100
Winter94
Day100
Night95
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,852
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#71,914
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerAncestry in ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAncestry in Paris is a floral-forward scent built on white florals and green notes. It brings a crisp, slightly salty opening that moves into a heart of jasmine and peach. The dry-down relies on white musk and tuberose, making it a fitting choice for crisp spring mornings or cool summer evenings when you want a light,…
Reviews →M3 is a bright floral that opens with bergamot, mandarin, and a soft peach accent before tuberose, rose, and jasmine take over. The dry-down shifts into white musk, amber, and cedar, giving it a cleaner, slightly powdery finish. It reads feminine first, polished, and easy to wear if you like florals with a fresh citru…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Ancestry in Paris or M3?
Ancestry in Paris takes 3 of 4 categories. Ancestry in Paris is rated 3.61/5 from 54 votes; M3 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Ancestry in Paris for a white floral and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose M3 for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Ancestry in Paris or M3?
M3 lasts longest (M3 70/100, Ancestry in Paris 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Ancestry in Paris or M3?
Ancestry in Paris projects furthest (Ancestry in Paris 62/100, M3 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Ancestry in Paris and M3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, tuberose and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Peach, Rose and White Musk.
Is Ancestry in Paris or M3 better for summer or winter?
Ancestry in Paris suits day or night wear; M3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Ancestry in Paris and M3?
Ancestry in Paris has top notes of Green Leaves and Sea Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Rose, a base of White Musk, Tuberose and Amber. M3 has top notes of Bergamot, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Indian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.
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