Fragrance comparison

Erolfa vs Mclein

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,182 ratings analysed

Erolfa

Creed

4.112,180 votes

Rank #27,928 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #57,004 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Erolfa
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Erolfa2/4

Mclein2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ErolfaCreed

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 2,180 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

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

45%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

2,180 votes

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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMclein

SillageErolfa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeBergamotMelonGreen NotesLemonVioletCaraway

Heart2-4 hrs

Herbal NotesPine TreeGingerPepperJasmineCyclamenNutmeg Flower

Base6-8 hrs

AmbergrisMuskSandalwoodOakmossCedar

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Violet and Pine Tree. Durations are only published for Erolfa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,928

PerfumerOlivier Creed, Pierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#57,004

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerErolfaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Creed Erolfa opens with an immediate burst of tart lime, bright bergamot, and juicy honeydew melon, evoking the sensation of cool ocean air on a sunny morning. As the sharp citrus settle, green herbal notes and pine needles emerge to give the scent a brisk, natural coastal feel. The base settles into Creed's signature…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Erolfa or Mclein?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Erolfa is rated 4.11/5 from 2,180 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Erolfa for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Erolfa or Mclein?

They last about the same: Mclein 60/100, Erolfa 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Erolfa or Mclein?

Projection is very close: Erolfa 52/100, Mclein 50/100 for sillage.

Do Erolfa and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Violet and Pine Tree.

Is Erolfa or Mclein better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Erolfa and Mclein?

Erolfa has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Melon and Green Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Pine Tree, Ginger and Pepper, a base of Ambergris, Musk, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. 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.