Fragrance comparison

Câline vs MNG Cut for Woman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

4 wins

Câline

Jean Patou

4.1196 votes

Rank #30,606 FreshAldehydic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

MNG Cut for Woman

Mango

3.47152 votes

Rank #20,155 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Câline takes 4 of 7 categories.

Câline
Choose it for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
MNG Cut for Woman
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Câline4/7

MNG Cut for Woman3/7

Ratings & consensus: Câline
Community sentiment: Câline
Longevity: MNG Cut for Woman
Sillage & projection: Câline
Value for money: MNG Cut for Woman
Versatility: Câline
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MNG Cut for Woman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CâlineJean Patou

MNG Cut for WomanMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 22%Had 78%Want 0%

Category winnerCâlineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

39%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

20%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

34%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCâlineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityMNG Cut for Woman

SillageCâline

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMNG Cut for WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

aldehydic92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

woody69%

floral61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

floral77%

powdery65%

musky53%

sweet42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesNeroliBergamotMimosaBasilMandarin Orange

Heart

JasminePatchouliCarnationGingerCorianderRoseYlang-YlangCyclamen

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodAmberFrench labdanum

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Black locustJasmineLotus

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla Flower

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for MNG Cut for Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCâlineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex28

Women67

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,606

PerfumerHenri Giboulet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerMNG Cut for WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Câline by Jean Patou is a crisp vintage chypre floral launched in 1964. It opens with sharp aldehydes, bitter neroli, and basil, before settling into a warm heart of carnation and jasmine. A classic mossy base of oakmoss and sandalwood makes it perfect for spring afternoons when you want a green, sophisticated skin sc…

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MNG Cut for Woman by Mango presents a crisp, soapy floral bouquet rooted in early 2000s minimalism. The first spray delivers a brisk flash of neroli and bittersweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air with clean, sharp citrus. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes into a delicate core of lotus and clean…

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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, Câline or MNG Cut for Woman?

Câline takes 4 of 7 categories. Câline is rated 4.11/5 from 96 votes; MNG Cut for Woman is rated 3.47/5 from 152 votes. Choose Câline for a fresh and aldehydic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose MNG Cut for Woman for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Câline or MNG Cut for Woman?

MNG Cut for Woman lasts longest (MNG Cut for Woman 62/100, Câline 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Câline or MNG Cut for Woman?

Câline projects furthest (Câline 64/100, MNG Cut for Woman 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Câline and MNG Cut for Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Câline or MNG Cut for Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Câline is the stronger pick. For winter, MNG Cut for Woman is the stronger pick. MNG Cut for Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Câline and MNG Cut for Woman?

Câline has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Mimosa, heart notes of Jasmine, Patchouli, Carnation and Ginger, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood. MNG Cut for Woman has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black locust, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla Flower.