M Generation vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
M Generation takes 4 of 7 categories.
M GenerationChoose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
M Generation4/7
Shiraz3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- M Generation
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- 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 GenerationMauboussinShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.08/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
227 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerM GenerationMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
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%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy
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
Top
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#25,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
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 Shiraz?
M Generation takes 4 of 7 categories. M Generation is rated 4.08/5 from 287 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose M Generation for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, M Generation or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, M Generation 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, M Generation or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, M Generation 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M Generation and Shiraz smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Jasmine.
Is M Generation or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, M Generation is the stronger pick. For winter, M Generation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M Generation and Shiraz?
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. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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