Fragrance comparison

IV vs Maisoon

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 766 ratings analysed

2 wins

WIDIAN

4.16763 votes

Rank #755 FruityVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Maisoon

Orientica

2.003 votes

Rank #74,682 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IV takes 2 of 3 categories.

IV
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Maisoon
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

IV2/3

Maisoon1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IVWIDIAN

MaisoonOrientica

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 763 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

334 votes

0%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

33%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityIV

SillageMaisoon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

white floral83%

vanilla65%

fruity48%

woody30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart

White FlowersRose

Base

VanillaMuskLeatherSandalwood

Top

White FlowersBergamotPlum

Heart

Sweet NotesStrawberryPink Jasmine

Base

SugarVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesPlum, Bergamot, White Flowers and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex27

Women68

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#755

PerfumerAli Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#74,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerIVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

WIDIAN IV opens with plum, black currant and bergamot, then settles into a smooth floral vanilla with musk, soft woods and a light leather tint. It usually reads more fruity-vanillic than dark or smoky. On skin, many wearers find it elegant, easy to wear and slightly feminine leaning, with a polished sweetness that wo…

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Orientica Maisoon offers a sweet, fruity experience designed for daytime wear. Opening with plum and bergamot, it quickly settles into a sugary blend of strawberry and white flowers. It suits casual spring days where a light, sweet scent profile complements a warm breeze.

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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, IV or Maisoon?

IV takes 2 of 3 categories. IV is rated 4.16/5 from 763 votes; Maisoon is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose IV for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Maisoon for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, IV or Maisoon?

IV lasts longest (IV 80/100, Maisoon 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, IV or Maisoon?

Maisoon projects furthest (Maisoon 75/100, IV 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do IV and Maisoon smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Plum, Bergamot, White Flowers and Vanilla.

What are the notes in IV and Maisoon?

IV has top notes of Plum, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of White Flowers and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Leather and Sandalwood. Maisoon has top notes of White Flowers, Bergamot and Plum, heart notes of Sweet Notes, Strawberry and Pink Jasmine, a base of Sugar, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes.