Fragrance comparison

Graffiti vs Mclein

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Graffiti

Roberto Capucci

3.9458 votes

Rank #21,928 FruityGreen

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60%scent match

Closely related

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #57,295 FreshTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Graffiti takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Graffiti3/4

Mclein1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GraffitiRoberto Capucci

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 52%Had 18%Want 30%

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

40%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

52 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGraffiti

SillageGraffiti

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

green92%

fresh84%

sweet77%

aldehydic69%

tropical61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fruity, fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesAldehydesWild StrawberryPapayaAppleGreen TeaPineappleMelon

Heart

VioletNutmegJasmineRose

Base

OakmossPatchouli

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Papaya, Green Tea and Violet. 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

Summer86

Fall86

Winter14

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,928

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#57,295

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGraffitiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Graffiti by Roberto Capucci is a vintage chypre that captures the spirit of 1963. It opens with a bright burst of aldehydes, apple, and wild strawberry, eventually settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and patchouli. It is an ideal pick for collectors of mid-century florals who enjoy a sophisticated, green-leaning …

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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, Graffiti or Mclein?

Graffiti takes 3 of 4 categories. Graffiti is rated 3.94/5 from 58 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Graffiti for a fruity and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Graffiti or Mclein?

Graffiti lasts longest (Graffiti 68/100, Mclein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Graffiti or Mclein?

Graffiti projects furthest (Graffiti 57/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Graffiti and Mclein smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and green accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Papaya, Green Tea and Violet.

Is Graffiti or Mclein better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Graffiti and Mclein?

Graffiti has top notes of Green Notes, Aldehydes, Wild Strawberry and Papaya, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.