Fragrance comparison

Glycine vs Master X Master

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

Glycine

L'Occitane en Provence

3.6961 votes

Rank #19,865 FloralCitrus

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63%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Master X Master

Monet's Palette

4.0336 votes

Rank #20,256 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Master X Master takes 5 of 7 categories.

Glycine
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Master X Master
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Glycine2/7

Master X Master5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GlycineL'Occitane en Provence

Master X MasterMonet's Palette

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 22%Had 7%Want 70%

4.03/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 56%Had 3%Want 41%

Category winnerMaster X MasterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

46%Like

21%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

61 votes

31%Love

47%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMaster X MasterMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMaster X Master

SillageMaster X Master

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMaster X MasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

musky48%

fresh spicy30%

floral100%

fresh91%

citrus83%

fruity74%

musky65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match63%Closely related · both floral, citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Finger LimeFreesiaBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

WisteriaPeonyNashi Pear

Base5-7 hrs

White MuskCedarwood

Top

BergamotFreesia

Heart

PeonyRed CurrantMagnoliaRhubarb

Base

White MuskVanillaCashmeran

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Peony and White Musk. Durations are only published for Glycine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer95

Fall47

Winter26

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer67

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerGlycineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men6

Unisex0

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,865

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#20,256

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGlycineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Glycine by L'Occitane en Provence presents a crisp, botanical take on garden florals. Spray it once, and tart finger lime and sunny bergamot burst immediately into the air. Do not overspray this. The citrus flash calms down after ten minutes, revealing dewy wisteria blossoms interwoven with chilled nashi pear and soft…

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Master X Master by Monet's Palette opens with a sparkling burst of bright bergamot and airy freesia, capturing the feeling of morning dew on garden petals. As the scent settles, lush pink peony and crisp magnolia mingle with tart rhubarb and juicy red currant, giving the heart a refreshing, sweet-and-sour fruitiness. …

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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, Glycine or Master X Master?

Master X Master takes 5 of 7 categories. Glycine is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes; Master X Master is rated 4.03/5 from 36 votes. Choose Glycine for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Master X Master for a floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Glycine or Master X Master?

Master X Master lasts longest (Master X Master 63/100, Glycine 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Glycine or Master X Master?

Master X Master projects furthest (Master X Master 52/100, Glycine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Glycine and Master X Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Peony and White Musk.

Is Glycine or Master X Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, Glycine is the stronger pick. For winter, Master X Master is the stronger pick. Glycine suits daytime wear; Master X Master suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Glycine and Master X Master?

Glycine has top notes of Finger Lime, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Wisteria, Peony and Nashi Pear, a base of White Musk and Cedarwood. Master X Master has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Peony, Red Currant, Magnolia and Rhubarb, a base of White Musk, Vanilla and Cashmeran.