Generation(s) vs Mademoiselle N. 16
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
61%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Generation(s) takes 4 of 5 categories.
Generation(s)Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mademoiselle N. 16Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Generation(s)4/5
Mademoiselle N. 161/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Generation(s)
- Sillage & projection
- Generation(s)
- Value for money
- Mademoiselle N. 16
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Generation(s)
- Fragranxe ranking
- Generation(s)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Generation(s)Ex NihiloMademoiselle N. 16Parfums ConstantineWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 190 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.75/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 47%Had 11%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate26%Love
39%Like
23%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
190 votes
13%Love
50%Like
38%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGeneration(s)
SillageGeneration(s)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMademoiselle N. 16Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
woody91%
sweet83%
powdery74%
musky65%
warm spicy56%
woody100%
musky92%
warm spicy84%
powdery77%
fruity69%
citrus61%
Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, fruity and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PearPink PepperFrankincense
Heart2-4 hrs
Fig
Base5-7 hrs
SandalwoodMuskTonka Bean
Top20-30 mins
CitrusesFigPearBergamotGreen Mandarin
Heart2-3 hrs
CardamomNarcissusLilyJasmine
Base4-6 hrs
MuskOlive TreeSandalwood
Category winnerGeneration(s)Longest dry-down: 5-7 hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring88
Summer100
Fall53
Winter22
Day100
Night35
Spring60
Summer100
Fall20
Winter0
Day100
Night25
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#18,270
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews15
Overall rank#63,687
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerGeneration(s)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEx Nihilo Generation(s) opens with a refreshing splash of crisp green pear, sparked by crushed pink pepper and a delicate touch of clean frankincense. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance shifts into a smooth, milky fig heart that feels plush rather than grassy. The base anchors the fruit in warm sandalwoo…
Reviews →Parfums Constantine Mademoiselle N. 16 delivers a crisp burst of Mediterranean freshness anchored by smooth woods. The opening pairs zesty green mandarin and bergamot with a pulpy, sweet pear and green fig slice. A quick flash of alcohol dissipates within two minutes. Then, the scent warms up nicely. Spicy green carda…
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, Generation(s) or Mademoiselle N. 16?
Generation(s) takes 4 of 5 categories. Generation(s) is rated 3.75/5 from 190 votes; Mademoiselle N. 16 is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose Generation(s) for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mademoiselle N. 16 for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Generation(s) or Mademoiselle N. 16?
Generation(s) lasts longest (Generation(s) 56/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Generation(s) or Mademoiselle N. 16?
Generation(s) projects furthest (Generation(s) 46/100, Mademoiselle N. 16 39/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Generation(s) and Mademoiselle N. 16 smell similar?
Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and musky accords. Common notes include Pear, Fig, Sandalwood and Musk.
Is Generation(s) or Mademoiselle N. 16 better for summer or winter?
Generation(s) suits daytime wear; Mademoiselle N. 16 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Generation(s) and Mademoiselle N. 16?
Generation(s) has top notes of Pear, Pink Pepper and Frankincense, heart notes of Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Mademoiselle N. 16 has top notes of Citruses, Fig, Pear and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Narcissus, Lily and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Olive Tree and Sandalwood.
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