Fragrance comparison

Cupid vs Mademoiselle N. 16

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 20 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cupid

Swiss Arabian

4.0512 votes

Rank #34,160 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Mademoiselle N. 16

Parfums Constantine

3.758 votes

Rank #61,034 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cupid takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cupid
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mademoiselle N. 16
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cupid4/4

Mademoiselle N. 160/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CupidSwiss Arabian

Mademoiselle N. 16Parfums Constantine

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

13%Love

50%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCupid

SillageCupid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value69

Category winnerCupidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

green77%

fresh69%

sweet61%

woody100%

musky92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantPearGreen MandarinCitruses

Heart

TeaJasmineOrange BlossomCoffee

Base

White MuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

CitrusesFigPearBergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomNarcissusLilyJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskOlive TreeSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPear, Green Mandarin, Citruses and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 16, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring60

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men20

Unisex0

Women80

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 15%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCupidHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cupid by Swiss Arabian is a balanced unisex fragrance featuring a blend of bright fruit and delicate florals. Opening with crisp black currant and pear, it quickly settles into a heart of tea and jasmine. The fragrance finds its base in white musk and sandalwood, making it a versatile choice for daytime wear during th…

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Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 16 delivers a crisp burst of Mediterranean freshness anchored by smooth woods. The opening pairs zesty green mandarin and bergamot with a pulpy, sweet pear and green fig slice. A quick flash of alcohol dissipates within two minutes. Then, the scent warms up nicely. Spicy green carda…

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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, Cupid or Mademoiselle N. 16?

Cupid takes 4 of 4 categories. Cupid is rated 4.05/5 from 12 votes; Mademoiselle N. 16 is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Cupid for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mademoiselle N. 16 for a woody and musky character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cupid or Mademoiselle N. 16?

Cupid lasts longest (Cupid 85/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cupid or Mademoiselle N. 16?

Cupid projects furthest (Cupid 88/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cupid and Mademoiselle N. 16 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Pear, Green Mandarin, Citruses and Jasmine.

Is Cupid or Mademoiselle N. 16 better for summer or winter?

Cupid suits daytime wear; Mademoiselle N. 16 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cupid and Mademoiselle N. 16?

Cupid has top notes of Black Currant, Pear, Green Mandarin and Citruses, heart notes of Tea, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Coffee, a base of White Musk and Sandalwood. Mademoiselle N. 16 has top notes of Citruses, Fig, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Narcissus, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood.