Conditional vs MV3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MV3 takes 3 of 5 categories.
ConditionalChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MV3Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Conditional2/5
MV33/5
- Ratings & consensus
- MV3
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Conditional
- Sillage & projection
- MV3
- Value for money
- Conditional
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MV3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ConditionalPeter AndreMV3MACWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
4.68/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerMV3Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
77%Love
18%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityConditional
SillageMV3
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerConditionalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
amber88%
green77%
leather65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
amber100%
leather92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
animalic69%
sweet61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLimeMint
Heart
PapyrusResinJasmineCardamomPatchouliNutmeg
Base
AmberVetyverCashmere WoodVanille
Notes
LeatherTolu BalsamVanilleAmberVetyverJasmineBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Amber and Vetyver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Spring27
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#4,842
PerfumerCecile Krakower
Launched—
Reviews20
Category winnerMV3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotConditional by Peter Andre kicks off with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, and crushed mint leaf. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into an earthy, dry heart built around papyrus, nutmeg, and green cardamom. As the scent warms on skin, resin and patchouli join the mix, giving the composition a surprisingly…
Reviews →MAC MV3 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that clears quickly, revealing heavy leather wrapped in rich tolu balsam and warm amber. Dark vanilla and earthy vetiver anchor the base, giving the composition a smoky, resinous weight that feels distinctly vintage yet edgy. As the fragrance warms on skin, powdery jasmine…
Reviews →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, Conditional or MV3?
MV3 takes 3 of 5 categories. Conditional is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; MV3 is rated 4.68/5 from 96 votes. Choose Conditional for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MV3 for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Conditional or MV3?
They last about the same: Conditional 72/100, MV3 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Conditional or MV3?
MV3 projects furthest (MV3 68/100, Conditional 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Conditional and MV3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and leather accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Amber and Vetyver.
Is Conditional or MV3 better for summer or winter?
Conditional suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Conditional and MV3?
Conditional has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Papyrus, Resin, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Vetyver, Cashmere Wood and Vanille. MV3 features Leather, Tolu Balsam, Vanille, Amber and Vetyver.
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