Fragrance comparison

M by Marc de la Morandiere vs I'm Not A Good Boy

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

M by Marc de la Morandiere

Marc de la Morandiere

4.003 votes

Rank #45,753 CitrusAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

I'm Not A Good Boy

Nazareno Gabrielli

4.0029 votes

Rank #16,185 AromaticWoody

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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.
I'm Not A Good Boy
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

M by Marc de la Morandiere2/4

I'm Not A Good Boy2/4

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: I'm Not A Good Boy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: I'm Not A Good Boy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M by Marc de la MorandiereMarc de la Morandiere

I'm Not A Good BoyNazareno Gabrielli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 38%Had 13%Want 50%

4.00/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

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

31%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate75

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 value90

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

citrus74%

green65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

OrangeGrapefruitMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamot

Heart

MintNutmegCardamomGeraniumLavenderMimosaSageTarragon

Base

SandalwoodCedarVetiverTobaccoMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom. 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

Spring89

Summer72

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,753

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#16,185

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerI'm Not A Good BoyHigher 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…

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Nazareno Gabrielli I'm Not A Good Boy hits the skin with a brisk wash of bitter orange, sharp bergamot, and chilled garden mint. The opening feels clean and energetic, quickly making room for an herbal mid-section built on crushed sage, spicy cardamom, and clean French lavender. As the initial citrus sparkle recedes, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M by Marc de la Morandiere or I'm Not A Good Boy?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M by Marc de la Morandiere is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes; I'm Not A Good Boy is rated 4.00/5 from 29 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 I'm Not A Good Boy for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M by Marc de la Morandiere or I'm Not A Good Boy?

M by Marc de la Morandiere lasts longest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 80/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M by Marc de la Morandiere or I'm Not A Good Boy?

M by Marc de la Morandiere projects furthest (M by Marc de la Morandiere 75/100, I'm Not A Good Boy 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M by Marc de la Morandiere and I'm Not A Good Boy smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is M by Marc de la Morandiere or I'm Not A Good Boy better for summer or winter?

M by Marc de la Morandiere suits daytime wear; I'm Not A Good Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M by Marc de la Morandiere and I'm Not A Good Boy?

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. I'm Not A Good Boy has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Mint, Nutmeg, Cardamom and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Vetiver and Tobacco.