Fragrance comparison

Greenley vs Mclein

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,897 ratings analysed

3 wins

Greenley

Parfums de Marly

4.205,895 votes

Rank #2,383 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #51,893 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Greenley takes 3 of 4 categories.

Greenley
Choose it for a woody and citrus 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.

Greenley3/4

Mclein1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenleyParfums de Marly

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 5,895 votes

Have 84%Had 16%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

52%Love

26%Like

13%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

5,895 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityGreenley

SillageGreenley

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

PetitgrainCedarCashmeranPomaroseViolet

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossMuskAmberwoodPatchouli

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesGreen Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Petitgrain. Durations are only published for Greenley, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex21

Women1

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 16%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,383

PerfumerNathalie Templer

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#51,893

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreenleyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Greenley delivers an assertive burst of crisp green apple right off the nozzle. It is tart. Within seconds, sunny Calabrian bergamot and juicy mandarin orange cut through the initial alcohol lift with vibrant energy. You get an invigorating blast like slicing into a cold Granny Smith apple on a warm p…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Greenley or Mclein?

Greenley takes 3 of 4 categories. Greenley is rated 4.20/5 from 5,895 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Greenley for a woody and citrus 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, Greenley or Mclein?

Greenley lasts longest (Greenley 69/100, Mclein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Greenley or Mclein?

Greenley projects furthest (Greenley 54/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Greenley and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and green accords. Common notes include Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Petitgrain.

Is Greenley or Mclein better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Greenley and Mclein?

Greenley has top notes of Green Apple, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Petitgrain, Cedar, Cashmeran and Pomarose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Amberwood 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.