L'Eau de Chloe vs MAC Creation Hue
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MAC Creation Hue takes 2 of 4 categories.
L'Eau de ChloeChoose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MAC Creation HueChoose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
L'Eau de Chloe1/4
MAC Creation Hue2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAC Creation Hue
- Sillage & projection
- MAC Creation Hue
- Value for money
- Tie
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Eau de Chloe
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Eau de ChloeChloéMAC Creation HueMACWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 3,606 votes
Have 44%Had 31%Want 24%
3.56/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 23%Want 51%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate34%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
0%Hate
3,606 votes
11%Love
56%Like
11%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMAC Creation Hue
SillageMAC Creation Hue
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
rose92%
woody84%
patchouli77%
floral69%
earthy61%
violet100%
powdery91%
floral83%
woody74%
green65%
aromatic56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CitronGrapefruitBergamotAldehydesPeach
Heart2 to 3 hours
RoseRose WaterVioletPeonyLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaMagnoliaJasmine
Base3 to 4 hours
PatchouliCedarOakmossWhite MuskAmberLabdanum
Top
Green Notes
Heart
VioletFreesiaMagnolia
Base
VetyverAmber
InformationalShared notesViolet, Freesia, Magnolia and Amber. Durations are only published for L'Eau de Chloe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer77
Fall27
Winter13
Day100
Night15
Spring100
Summer25
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#32,298
PerfumerMichel Almairac
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,078
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerL'Eau de ChloeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Eau de Chloe by Chloé reimagines the brand's signature floral character as a crisp, green chypre built for bright daytime wear. It opens with an invigorating splash of citron, grapefruit, and sparkling aldehydes that feels like cold citrus water on a warm morning. As the sharp citrus settles, dewy rose water and peo…
Reviews →MAC Creation Hue opens with sharp green notes that immediately set a cool, dew-drenched tone for spring mornings. As the initial brightness settles, wet freesia and crisp magnolia merge with a prominent violet note, pushing the scent into soft, powdery floral territory without feeling overly heavy. The base brings dry…
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, L'Eau de Chloe or MAC Creation Hue?
MAC Creation Hue takes 2 of 4 categories. L'Eau de Chloe is rated 3.90/5 from 3,606 votes; MAC Creation Hue is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose L'Eau de Chloe for a citrus and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MAC Creation Hue for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Eau de Chloe or MAC Creation Hue?
MAC Creation Hue lasts longest (MAC Creation Hue 100/100, L'Eau de Chloe 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Eau de Chloe or MAC Creation Hue?
MAC Creation Hue projects furthest (MAC Creation Hue 67/100, L'Eau de Chloe 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Eau de Chloe and MAC Creation Hue smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Freesia, Magnolia and Amber.
Is L'Eau de Chloe or MAC Creation Hue better for summer or winter?
L'Eau de Chloe suits daytime wear; MAC Creation Hue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Eau de Chloe and MAC Creation Hue?
L'Eau de Chloe has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Rose Water, Violet and Peony, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Oakmoss and White Musk. MAC Creation Hue has top notes of Green Notes, heart notes of Violet, Freesia and Magnolia, a base of Vetyver and Amber.
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