Fragrance comparison

CH vs Mefisto

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 9,440 ratings analysed

Carolina Herrera

3.854,178 votes

Rank #3,050 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Mefisto

Xerjoff

4.105,262 votes

Rank #539 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mefisto takes 6 of 7 categories.

CH
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Mefisto
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

CH1/7

Mefisto6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CHCarolina Herrera

MefistoXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 4,178 votes

Have 42%Had 58%Want 0%

4.10/ 5 · 5,262 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerMefistoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

4,178 votes

50%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

3,672 votes

Category winnerMefistoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMefisto

SillageMefisto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMefistoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

powdery91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tropical FruitBergamotGrapefruitAmalfi LemonWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

PralineCinnamonAfrican Orange FlowerJasmineTincture of Rose

Base6-8 hrs

SuedePatchouliCashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderIrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CH, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night65

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCHMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Work 30%Casual 28%Date 26%Party 15%

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,050

PerfumerOlivier Cresp, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews149

Overall rank#539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews629

Category winnerMefistoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH starts with an energetic burst of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and juicy melon before settling into a warm, sugary core. The citrus cuts through the early sweetness quickly. Within twenty minutes, roasted praline and cinnamon emerge, wrapping around creamy orange flower and jasmine petals. The real…

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Xerjoff Mefisto opens with a bright blast of grapefruit, Amalfi lemon, and bergamot before settling into a cool heart of lavender, iris, and green rose. Clean musk and Virginia cedar anchor the dry-down, giving this 2009 release a crisp profile suited for hot summer afternoons. Unlike sharp aquatic colognes, this sce…

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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, CH or Mefisto?

Mefisto takes 6 of 7 categories. CH is rated 3.85/5 from 4,178 votes; Mefisto is rated 4.10/5 from 5,262 votes. Choose CH for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Mefisto for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, CH or Mefisto?

Mefisto lasts longest (Mefisto 73/100, CH 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH or Mefisto?

Mefisto projects furthest (Mefisto 64/100, CH 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH and Mefisto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Sandalwood.

Is CH or Mefisto better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH is the stronger pick. For winter, CH is the stronger pick. CH suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH and Mefisto?

CH has top notes of Tropical Fruit, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Praline, Cinnamon, African Orange Flower and Jasmine, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Mefisto has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.