M Generation vs Noble Cedar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
M Generation takes 7 of 7 categories.
M GenerationChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Noble CedarChoose it for a woody and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
M Generation7/7
Noble Cedar0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- M Generation
- Community sentiment
- M Generation
- Longevity
- M Generation
- Sillage & projection
- M Generation
- Value for money
- M Generation
- Versatility
- M Generation
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- M Generation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M GenerationMauboussinNoble CedarChopardWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
3.94/ 5 · 192 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerM GenerationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
227 votes
31%Love
51%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
192 votes
Category winnerM GenerationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM Generation
SillageM Generation
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerM GenerationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
smoky65%
balsamic56%
woody100%
leather88%
smoky77%
aromatic65%
amber53%
herbal42%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, smoky and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sichuan PepperGingerBay LeafNutmegBergamot
Heart
IncenseCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodFrench labdanumVirginia CedarSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
Birch
Heart2-3 hrs
Sage
Base5-7 hrs
Virginia CedarFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesFrench labdanum and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Noble Cedar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter53
Day100
Night62
Category winnerM GenerationMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,436
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews50
Overall rank#8,142
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac, Nathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews30
Category winnerM GenerationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM Generation is a spicy, incense-led woody fragrance with a dry, polished character. It opens with pepper, ginger and bergamot, then moves into smoky incense, cinnamon and powdery iris before settling into smooth woods and labdanum. It suits someone who wants a masculine scent with presence rather than sweetness. Samp…
Reviews →Noble Cedar by Chopard opens with an immediate crackle of silver birch and bitter green sage. It feels crisp. The initial blast carries a sharp solvent lift before settling into dry pencil shavings and herbal warmth. The woods feel honest. You notice a flinty, almost vetiver-like smokiness that cuts cleanly through co…
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, M Generation or Noble Cedar?
M Generation takes 7 of 7 categories. M Generation is rated 4.08/5 from 287 votes; Noble Cedar is rated 3.94/5 from 192 votes. Choose M Generation for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Noble Cedar for a woody and leather character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, M Generation or Noble Cedar?
M Generation lasts longest (M Generation 71/100, Noble Cedar 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, M Generation or Noble Cedar?
M Generation projects furthest (M Generation 60/100, Noble Cedar 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M Generation and Noble Cedar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, smoky and amber accords. Common notes include French labdanum and Virginia Cedar.
Is M Generation or Noble Cedar better for summer or winter?
For summer, M Generation is the stronger pick. For winter, M Generation is the stronger pick. Noble Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M Generation and Noble Cedar?
M Generation has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Ginger, Bay Leaf and Nutmeg, heart notes of Incense, Cinnamon, Orris Root and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, French labdanum, Virginia Cedar and Sandalwood. Noble Cedar has top notes of Birch, heart notes of Sage, a base of Virginia Cedar and French labdanum.
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