Fragrance comparison

CerrutiSi vs Mclein

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

3 wins

CerrutiSi

Cerruti

4.16214 votes

Rank #6,609 Fresh SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #51,120 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

CerrutiSi takes 3 of 4 categories.

CerrutiSi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

CerrutiSi3/4

Mclein1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CerrutiSiCerruti

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

214 votes

50%Love

50%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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityCerrutiSi

SillageCerrutiSi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

ResinsRosemaryCedarGeranium

Base6-8+ hrs

Siam BenzoinPatchouli LeafHeliotropeOakmoss

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Rosemary, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for CerrutiSi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex13

Women0

Work 39%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,609

PerfumerJean-Pierre Bethouart

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#51,120

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerrutiSiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CerrutiSi hits the skin with an instant zing of fresh ginger and juicy mandarin orange. Give it two minutes. The initial alcohol rush fades quickly, letting an aromatic heart of rosemary, crisp cedar wood, and bitter geranium take over. As hours pass, warm Siam benzoin resin and clean patchouli anchor the base, smooth…

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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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, CerrutiSi or Mclein?

CerrutiSi takes 3 of 4 categories. CerrutiSi is rated 4.16/5 from 214 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose CerrutiSi for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, CerrutiSi or Mclein?

CerrutiSi lasts longest (CerrutiSi 72/100, Mclein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CerrutiSi or Mclein?

CerrutiSi projects furthest (CerrutiSi 59/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CerrutiSi and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Rosemary, Heliotrope and Oakmoss.

Is CerrutiSi or Mclein better for summer or winter?

CerrutiSi suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CerrutiSi and Mclein?

CerrutiSi has top notes of Ginger and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Resins, Rosemary, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Siam Benzoin, Patchouli Leaf, Heliotrope and Oakmoss. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.