Fragrance comparison

Eau d'Été vs MCM Obelisk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 105 ratings analysed

Eau d'Été

Antonio Puig

4.1118 votes

Rank #38,155 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

MCM Obelisk

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.2487 votes

Rank #10,248 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Obelisk takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau d'Été
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Obelisk
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Eau d'Été1/5

MCM Obelisk4/5

Ratings & consensus: MCM Obelisk
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MCM Obelisk
Sillage & projection: MCM Obelisk
Value for money: Eau d'Été
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MCM Obelisk

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau d'ÉtéAntonio Puig

MCM ObeliskMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 18%Had 59%Want 23%

4.24/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 42%Had 16%Want 42%

Category winnerMCM ObeliskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

44%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

40%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMCM Obelisk

SillageMCM Obelisk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value67

Category winnerEau d'ÉtéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

powdery69%

floral61%

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotOrangeRoseClover

Heart

Ylang-YlangGardeniaJasminePeach

Base

MossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Palisander RosewoodYlang-YlangThymeJasmineRose

Base

AmberBenzoinMossSandalwoodMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall50

Winter14

Day100

Night29

Spring12

Summer21

Fall97

Winter100

Day93

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#10,248

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMCM ObeliskHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A fresh, airy floral with a classic summer-cologne feel. Eau d'Été opens bright with bergamot and orange, then softens into green rose, white florals, light peach, and a mossy woody base that keeps it clean rather than sweet. It usually reads feminine, light, and easy to wear in warm weather. If you enjoy watery flora…

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MCM Obelisk is a bold 1980s amber with green bite, peachy warmth, woods, benzoin and moss. Wearers describe it as dark, spicy, balmy and very noticeable, with a cinnamon-like winter feel and a dry, earthy edge under the sweetness. It suits people who enjoy old-school orientals with power. Sample first if sharp galban…

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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.

Which is better, Eau d'Été or MCM Obelisk?

MCM Obelisk takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau d'Été is rated 4.11/5 from 18 votes; MCM Obelisk is rated 4.24/5 from 87 votes. Choose Eau d'Été for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Obelisk for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau d'Été or MCM Obelisk?

MCM Obelisk lasts longest (MCM Obelisk 75/100, Eau d'Été 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau d'Été or MCM Obelisk?

MCM Obelisk projects furthest (MCM Obelisk 75/100, Eau d'Été 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau d'Été and MCM Obelisk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Eau d'Été or MCM Obelisk better for summer or winter?

Eau d'Été suits daytime wear; MCM Obelisk suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau d'Été and MCM Obelisk?

Eau d'Été has top notes of Bergamot, Orange, Rose and Clover, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Peach, a base of Moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Cedar. MCM Obelisk has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Palisander Rosewood, Ylang-Ylang, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Moss and Sandalwood.