Epic vs Must de Cartier
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Must de Cartier takes 4 of 4 categories.
EpicChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Must de CartierChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Epic0/4
Must de Cartier4/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Must de Cartier
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Must de Cartier
- Sillage & projection
- Must de Cartier
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Must de Cartier
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EpicAmerican EagleMust de CartierCartierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 57%Had 36%Want 7%
4.14/ 5 · 2,875 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMust de CartierRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate20%Love
70%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
45%Love
42%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
2,497 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMust de Cartier
SillageMust de Cartier
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
citrus77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
woody100%
powdery92%
amber84%
aromatic77%
vanilla69%
green61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeAldehydesLemonNeroliGreen LeavesGalbanumRhubarb
Heart
Red ApplePearSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Base
Tonka BeanMossMyrrhMusk
Top
GalbanumBrazilian RosewoodAldehydesBergamotLemonGreen MandarinPeachPineapple
Heart
LeatherCarnationVetiverOrris RootYlang-YlangMuskYellow NarcissusNeroli
Base
AmberVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanCivet
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Neroli and Galbanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day100
Night25
Spring27
Summer17
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#43,789
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#206
PerfumerJean-Jacques Diener, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews295
Category winnerMust de CartierHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEpic by American Eagle is an aromatic, fruity fragrance for men that centers on a crisp blend of mandarin, green leaves, and rhubarb. Released in 2012, this scent opens with a sharp, aldehyde-driven freshness that settles into a woody, musky base. It is a casual choice suitable for daily wear, particularly during the …
Reviews →Must de Cartier opens with a sharp shock of bitter galbanum and crisp aldehydes before softening into rich amber, leather, and creamy vanilla. Launched in 1981, this oriental composition pairs raw green herbal bite with deep balsamic resin. It wears best during cold winter evenings and formal indoor events where its d…
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, Epic or Must de Cartier?
Must de Cartier takes 4 of 4 categories. Epic is rated 4.10/5 from 10 votes; Must de Cartier is rated 4.14/5 from 2,875 votes. Choose Epic for a green and aromatic character. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Must de Cartier for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Epic or Must de Cartier?
Must de Cartier lasts longest (Must de Cartier 79/100, Epic 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Epic or Must de Cartier?
Must de Cartier projects furthest (Must de Cartier 69/100, Epic 25/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Epic and Must de Cartier smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli and Galbanum.
Is Epic or Must de Cartier better for summer or winter?
Epic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Epic and Must de Cartier?
Epic has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Red Apple, Pear, Sandalwood and Vetiver, a base of Tonka Bean, Moss, Myrrh and Musk. Must de Cartier has top notes of Galbanum, Brazilian Rosewood, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather, Carnation, Vetiver and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.
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