Fragrance comparison

Ca Va vs M4M

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

Ca Va

Cindy C.

3.805 votes

Rank #66,780 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

M4M

Charlotte Meentzen

—0 votes

Rank #82,538 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Ca Va
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
M4M
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Ca Va1/2

M4M1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): M4M
Fragranxe ranking: Ca Va

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ca VaCindy C.

M4MCharlotte Meentzen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

fresh69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

musky61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both citrus, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAldehydesOrangeWatery Notes

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliMadagascar PepperAtlas Cedar

Base2 to 3 hours

VetiverTonka BeanAmber

Top15-30 mins

OrangeMandarin OrangeNeroliBlack Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Atlas CedarVetiver

Base5-8 hrs

MuskAmberTonka Bean

Category winnerM4MLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,780

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#82,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCa VaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ca Va by Cindy C. is a crisp woody aquatic fragrance designed for men who want an uncomplicated, uplifting daily scent. It kicks off with a bright burst of mandarin orange and orange, paired with breezy watery notes and a fizzy touch of aldehydes. As the initial splash calms down, neroli and Madagascar pepper add a cl…

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Charlotte Meentzen M4M kicks off with an immediate snap of juicy mandarin orange and bitter neroli petal. Black pepper gives the fruit a dry, peppery bite within seconds. It never smells sugary. The initial alcohol flash fades quickly into dry, clean wood. As the top calms, a solid backbone of Atlas cedar and earthy v…

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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.

Do Ca Va and M4M smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Orange, Neroli and Atlas Cedar.

Is Ca Va or M4M better for summer or winter?

Ca Va suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ca Va and M4M?

Ca Va has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Orange and Watery Notes, heart notes of Neroli, Madagascar Pepper and Atlas Cedar, a base of Vetiver, Tonka Bean and Amber. M4M has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Black Pepper, heart notes of Atlas Cedar and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Amber and Tonka Bean.