Fragrance comparison

Fracas vs Must II

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,053 ratings analysed

5 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #587 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Must II

Cartier

4.33324 votes

Rank #3,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Must II
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Fracas5/7

Must II2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FracasRobert Piguet

Must IICartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

Category winnerMust IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

324 votes

Category winnerMust IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value47

Category winnerFracasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both green and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

Top

HiacynthTarragonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFracasMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#587

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Overall rank#3,204

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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Cartier Must II opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, citrusy bergamot, and crisp hyacinth. As the top notes settle, the fragrance turns into a cool green floral arrangement dominated by powdery narcissus, earthy orris root, and jasmine. The drydown reveals a classic 1990s oakmoss and dry vetiver foundation, an…

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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, Fracas or Must II?

Fracas takes 5 of 7 categories. Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes; Must II is rated 4.33/5 from 324 votes. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Must II for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fracas or Must II?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, Must II 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fracas or Must II?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, Must II 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fracas and Must II smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Hiacynth, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Fracas or Must II better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fracas is the stronger pick. For winter, Fracas is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fracas and Must II?

Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Must II has top notes of Hiacynth, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar.