Fragrance comparison

Aoud Lemon Mint vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4,128 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aoud Lemon Mint

Mancera

4.104,126 votes

Rank #975 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #58,229 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aoud Lemon Mint
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

Aoud Lemon Mint3/3

MCM Blue Silver0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Lemon MintMancera

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 4,126 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

4,126 votes

0%Love

100%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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAoud Lemon Mint

SillageAoud Lemon Mint

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

citrus100%

aromatic92%

oud84%

almond77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

LemonAlmondBlack PepperCoriander

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliEgyptian JasmineMint

Base6 to 10 hours

VanillaAmberWhite MuskVetiverLeather

Top

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Coriander, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Aoud Lemon Mint, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall77

Winter36

Day100

Night64

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#975

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#58,229

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAoud Lemon MintHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Lemon Mint by Mancera takes a sharp, bright lemon opening and sets it against a dense, sweet base of vanilla, almond, and agarwood. Despite the fresh name, this is not an airy warm weather cologne. The initial spray delivers zesty citrus spiced with black pepper and coriander before relaxing into a creamy, nutty …

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MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Lemon Mint or MCM Blue Silver?

Aoud Lemon Mint takes 3 of 3 categories. Aoud Lemon Mint is rated 4.10/5 from 4,126 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aoud Lemon Mint for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Lemon Mint or MCM Blue Silver?

Aoud Lemon Mint lasts longest (Aoud Lemon Mint 80/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Lemon Mint or MCM Blue Silver?

Aoud Lemon Mint projects furthest (Aoud Lemon Mint 70/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Lemon Mint and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Coriander, Patchouli and Egyptian Jasmine.

Is Aoud Lemon Mint or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

Aoud Lemon Mint suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Lemon Mint and MCM Blue Silver?

Aoud Lemon Mint has top notes of Lemon, Almond, Black Pepper and Coriander, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Egyptian Jasmine and Mint, a base of Vanilla, Amber, White Musk and Vetiver. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.