Fragrance comparison

HO vs Mary McFadden

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 18 ratings analysed

Tiens

3.3312 votes

Rank #59,036 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Mary McFadden

4.836 votes

Rank #31,292 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mary McFadden takes 3 of 4 categories.

HO
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Mary McFadden
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

HO0/4

Mary McFadden3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HOTiens

Mary McFaddenMary McFadden

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 14%Had 10%Want 76%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

42%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

83%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMary McFadden

SillageMary McFadden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic83%

balsamic65%

warm spicy48%

smoky30%

rose100%

floral92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseElemi resinCoriander

Heart

HyacinthLavenderViolet

Base

MyrhhAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

CorianderHyacinthDavanaBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Moroccan RoseEgyptian RoseBulgarian RoseCarnationYlang-YlangJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

SandalowoodAmberMuskLabdanumMyrhhPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Hyacinth, Myrhh and Amber. Durations are only published for Mary McFadden, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#31,292

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMary McFaddenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

HO by Tiens is a warm, smoky amber with incense up top, a soft floral heart, and a musky base that gives it a powdery, slightly dressed-up feel. It opens spicy and resinous, then settles into something smoother and more intimate. It may suit someone who likes classic oriental styles without heavy sweetness. Review evi…

Reviews →

Mary McFadden is a rich, spicy vintage floriental released in 1979 that celebrates dramatic texture. The opening hits with a sharp burst of green hyacinth, pungent herbal coriander, and tart bergamot that quickly commands your attention. Within twenty minutes, that brisk green edge softens into an opulent floral heart…

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, HO or Mary McFadden?

Mary McFadden takes 3 of 4 categories. HO is rated 3.33/5 from 12 votes; Mary McFadden is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose HO for a amber and aromatic character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Mary McFadden for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, HO or Mary McFadden?

Mary McFadden lasts longest (Mary McFadden 80/100, HO 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, HO or Mary McFadden?

Mary McFadden projects furthest (Mary McFadden 88/100, HO 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do HO and Mary McFadden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Coriander, Hyacinth, Myrhh and Amber.

Is HO or Mary McFadden better for summer or winter?

HO suits daytime wear; Mary McFadden suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in HO and Mary McFadden?

HO has top notes of Incense, Elemi resin and Coriander, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lavender and Violet, a base of Myrhh, Amber and Musk. Mary McFadden has top notes of Coriander, Hyacinth, Davana and Bergamot, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Egyptian Rose, Bulgarian Rose and Carnation, a base of Sandalowood, Amber, Musk and Labdanum.