Liz Claiborne vs M3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Liz Claiborne takes 3 of 4 categories.
Liz ClaiborneChoose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
M3Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Liz Claiborne3/4
M31/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- M3
- Sillage & projection
- Liz Claiborne
- Value for money
- Liz Claiborne
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Liz Claiborne
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Liz ClaiborneLiz ClaiborneM3Michael CincoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 623 votes
Have 40%Had 60%Want 0%
3.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate27%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
623 votes
0%Love
0%Like
100%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM3
SillageLiz Claiborne
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLiz ClaiborneBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfloral100%
white floral92%
green84%
aromatic77%
sweet69%
yellow floral61%
citrus100%
musky90%
tuberose80%
fresh spicy70%
powdery60%
fruity50%
Scent match13%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarigoldFreesiaCarnationGreen NotesPeachLilyMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NarcissusTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-YlangRoseViolet
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top
BergamotPeachMandarin Orange
Heart
TuberoseRoseIndian Jasmine
Base
White MuskAmberVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#2,907
PerfumerNicholas Calderone
Launched—
Reviews134
Overall rank#71,914
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLiz ClaiborneHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLiz Claiborne opens with a bitter pop of marigold, crisp green notes, and tart mandarin orange before plunging into a dense floral heart of narcissus, tuberose, and carnation. Dry-down settles into earthy oakmoss and warm sandalwood. It suits crisp spring mornings when you want a bold 1980s green floral presence that …
Reviews →M3 is a bright floral that opens with bergamot, mandarin, and a soft peach accent before tuberose, rose, and jasmine take over. The dry-down shifts into white musk, amber, and cedar, giving it a cleaner, slightly powdery finish. It reads feminine first, polished, and easy to wear if you like florals with a fresh citru…
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, Liz Claiborne or M3?
Liz Claiborne takes 3 of 4 categories. Liz Claiborne is rated 3.75/5 from 623 votes; M3 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Liz Claiborne for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose M3 for a citrus and musky character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Liz Claiborne or M3?
M3 lasts longest (M3 70/100, Liz Claiborne 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Liz Claiborne or M3?
Liz Claiborne projects furthest (Liz Claiborne 60/100, M3 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Liz Claiborne and M3 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Tuberose.
Is Liz Claiborne or M3 better for summer or winter?
M3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Liz Claiborne and M3?
Liz Claiborne has top notes of Marigold, Freesia, Carnation and Green Notes, heart notes of Narcissus, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Lilac, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. M3 has top notes of Bergamot, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Indian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar.
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