Fragrance comparison

Heidi Klum vs MV3

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

Heidi Klum

3.5442 votes

Rank #17,718 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

MV3

MAC

4.6896 votes

Rank #4,842 AmberLeather

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MV3 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Heidi Klum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
MV3
Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Heidi Klum3/7

MV34/7

Ratings & consensus: MV3
Community sentiment: MV3
Longevity: Heidi Klum
Sillage & projection: Heidi Klum
Value for money: MV3
Versatility: Heidi Klum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MV3

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Heidi KlumLR

MV3MAC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.54/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

4.68/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerMV3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

38%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

77%Love

18%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerMV3Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityHeidi Klum

SillageHeidi Klum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMV3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

earthy53%

powdery42%

amber100%

leather92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegIrisJasmine

Base

VetyverPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwoodVanille

Notes

LeatherTolu BalsamVanilleAmberVetyverJasmineBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Vetyver and Vanille. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring23

Summer0

Fall54

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring27

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHeidi KlumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men6

Unisex53

Women41

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#4,842

PerfumerCecile Krakower

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerMV3Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Heidi Klum by LR is an oriental floral fragrance for women that balances a sharp, citrus-forward opening with a deep, resinous dry-down. Launched in 2002, this scent moves from bright mandarin and bergamot into a heart of iris and nutmeg, finally grounding itself in a sturdy base of sandalwood, patchouli, and vanilla.…

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MAC MV3 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that clears quickly, revealing heavy leather wrapped in rich tolu balsam and warm amber. Dark vanilla and earthy vetiver anchor the base, giving the composition a smoky, resinous weight that feels distinctly vintage yet edgy. As the fragrance warms on skin, powdery jasmine…

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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, Heidi Klum or MV3?

MV3 takes 4 of 7 categories. Heidi Klum is rated 3.54/5 from 42 votes; MV3 is rated 4.68/5 from 96 votes. Choose Heidi Klum for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MV3 for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Heidi Klum or MV3?

Heidi Klum lasts longest (Heidi Klum 80/100, MV3 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Heidi Klum or MV3?

Heidi Klum projects furthest (Heidi Klum 75/100, MV3 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Heidi Klum and MV3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Vetyver and Vanille.

Is Heidi Klum or MV3 better for summer or winter?

For summer, MV3 is the stronger pick. For winter, Heidi Klum is the stronger pick. Heidi Klum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Heidi Klum and MV3?

Heidi Klum has top notes of Geranium, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Vetyver, Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. MV3 features Leather, Tolu Balsam, Vanille, Amber and Vetyver.