Fragrance comparison

Eder vs Mclein

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Eder

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.6010 votes

Rank #55,335 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #52,522 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eder takes 2 of 3 categories.

Eder
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Eder2/3

Mclein1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

EderParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

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

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityEder

SillageEder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

citrus30%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLemonRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine TreeCypress

Base6-8 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Pine Tree and Pepper. Durations are only published for Eder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,522

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcleinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eder by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque brings the brisk air of the Pyrenees mountains straight to your skin. The scent kicks off with an energetic burst of tart lemon rind, crushed rosemary needles, and French lavender. It smells crisp, herbal, and immediately refreshing rather than sweet or powdery. As the bright…

Reviews →

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, Eder or Mclein?

Eder takes 2 of 3 categories. Eder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eder for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Eder or Mclein?

Eder lasts longest (Eder 73/100, Mclein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eder or Mclein?

Eder projects furthest (Eder 63/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eder and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Pine Tree and Pepper.

Is Eder or Mclein better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eder and Mclein?

Eder has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Pine Tree and Cypress, a base of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper. 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.