Fragrance comparison

Kyoto vs MCM 1900

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 39 ratings analysed

2 wins

Kyoto

Guy Bouchara

2.001 votes

Rank #73,348 EarthyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

MCM 1900

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.4238 votes

Rank #39,585 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Kyoto takes 2 of 3 categories.

Kyoto
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MCM 1900
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Kyoto2/3

MCM 19001/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Kyoto
Sillage & projection: Kyoto
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MCM 1900

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KyotoGuy Bouchara

MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.42/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

53%Love

39%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityKyoto

SillageKyoto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotPlumPeach

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomTuberoseIris

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchouliOakmossAmber

Top

PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily

Base

AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Plum, Peach and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Kyoto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring8

Summer75

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#73,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,585

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMCM 1900Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Bouchara Kyoto delivers a classic French surprise. It smells much deeper than a simple modern fruit basket. The first spray releases bright bergamot and tangy mandarin orange alongside lush, velvet-skinned plum and peach. Minutes later, the sparkle subsides. A rich heart of orange blossom and buttery tuberose unfo…

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MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…

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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, Kyoto or MCM 1900?

Kyoto takes 2 of 3 categories. Kyoto is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose Kyoto for a earthy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kyoto or MCM 1900?

Kyoto lasts longest (Kyoto 100/100, MCM 1900 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kyoto or MCM 1900?

Kyoto projects furthest (Kyoto 75/100, MCM 1900 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kyoto and MCM 1900 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Plum, Peach and Orange Blossom.

Is Kyoto or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?

Kyoto suits day or night wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kyoto and MCM 1900?

Kyoto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Plum and Peach, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Tuberose and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Amber. MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.