Fragrance comparison

M by Marc de la Morandiere vs Hydra Figue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 302 ratings analysed

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,753 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Hydra Figue

Miller Harris

4.04299 votes

Rank #25,804 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

M by Marc de la Morandiere
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hydra Figue
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

M by Marc de la Morandiere2/4

Hydra Figue2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Sillage & projection: M by Marc de la Morandiere
Value for money: Hydra Figue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Hydra Figue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

Hydra FigueMiller Harris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.04/ 5 · 299 votes

Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

41%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

299 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityM by Marc de la Morandiere

SillageM by Marc de la Morandiere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value51

Category winnerHydra FigueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

salty77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonOrangeGrapefruitBergamotCardamomCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

SagePatchouliSandalwood

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskAmbroxan

Top

OuzoGingerBergamotCardamomLemonSaffron

Heart

FigMarine notesSea SaltSageMirabilisTuberose

Base

SandalwoodOakMuskAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Sage. Durations are only published for M by Marc de la Morandiere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

Men18

Unisex67

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#25,804

PerfumerEmilie Bouge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHydra FigueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M by Marc de la Morandiere delivers a crisp, citrus-forward aromatic punch built for sunny days and straightforward daily routines. The opening hits immediately with sharp lemon peel, tart grapefruit, and a cool flicker of green cardamom. It is loud for five minutes. Soon, dry clary sage and earthy patchouli take over…

Reviews →

Miller Harris Hydra Figue opens with a breezy citrus splash of citron and lemon, immediately followed by the salty bite of marine notes and the bitter herbal crunch of sage. It captures the rocky, slow paced atmosphere of a sun drenched Aegean island. As the scent warms on the skin, the creamy pulp of ripe fig emerges…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Hydra Figue?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; Hydra Figue is rated 4.04/5 from 299 votes. Choose M by Marc de la Morandiere for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hydra Figue for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Hydra Figue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, Hydra Figue 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M by Marc de la Morandiere or Hydra Figue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, Hydra Figue 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M by Marc de la Morandiere and Hydra Figue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Sage.

Is M by Marc de la Morandiere or Hydra Figue better for summer or winter?

M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M by Marc de la Morandiere and Hydra Figue?

M by Marc de la Morandiere has top notes of Lemon, Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Patchouli and Sandalwood, a base of Musk and Ambroxan. Hydra Figue has top notes of Ouzo, Ginger, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Fig, Marine notes, Sea Salt and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Oak, Musk and Ambroxan.