Fragrance comparison

Impalpable by Michael Cinco vs Mau

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Impalpable by Michael Cinco

BENCH/PH

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,810 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

Mau

Mau Perfume

4.836 votes

Rank #42,141 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mau
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco2/4

Mau2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mau
Sillage & projection: Mau
Value for money: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Impalpable by Michael Cinco

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Impalpable by Michael CincoBENCH/PH

MauMau Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

4.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 29%Had 6%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate96

Category winners

LongevityMau

SillageMau

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value50

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

fruity70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base

GalbanumWoody NotesMusk

Top

GingerBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeGrapefruit

Heart

ManinkaBlack CurrantLavenderWater NotesGreen Tea

Base

LeatherWoody NotesMuskPetitgrainSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring25

Summer25

Fall25

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#42,141

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impalpable by Michael Cinco is a crisp unisex fragrance defined by its bright citrus opening of bergamot and mandarin. It quickly settles into a refreshing heart of black currant and green tea. This versatile scent performs best in warm weather, offering a clean, airy profile that works well for casual daytime office …

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Mau by Mau Perfume opens with an energetic burst of fresh ginger, bergamot, and mandarin orange that hits the skin with immediate brightness. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a unique heart of maninka fruit and black currant takes over, mixing dark fruity sweetness with dry green tea and soothing lavender. The d…

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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, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Mau?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Impalpable by Michael Cinco is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Mau is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Impalpable by Michael Cinco for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mau for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Mau?

Mau lasts longest (Mau 100/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Mau?

Mau projects furthest (Mau 88/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Mau smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea.

Is Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Mau better for summer or winter?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco suits daytime wear; Mau suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Mau?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Galbanum, Woody Notes and Musk. Mau has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Maninka, Black Currant, Lavender and Water Notes, a base of Leather, Woody Notes, Musk and Petitgrain.