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M Generation vs Tiffany for Men

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

Updated 695 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tiffany for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • M Generation

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

  • Tiffany for Men

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

M Generation1/7
Tiffany for Men6/7
Ratings & consensus
Tiffany for Men
Community sentiment
Tiffany for Men
Longevity
Tiffany for Men
Sillage & projection
Tiffany for Men
Value for money
M Generation
Versatility
Tiffany for Men
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Tiffany for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
M GenerationMauboussin
Tiffany for MenTiffany
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.08/ 5 · 287 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%
4.28/ 5 · 408 votes
Have 39%Had 18%Want 43%
Category winnerTiffany for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

227 votes

56%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate

332 votes

Category winnerTiffany for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityTiffany for Men

SillageTiffany for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value71
¤ Price value53
Category winnerM GenerationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
woody91%
amber83%
warm spicy74%
smoky65%
balsamic56%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
amber69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sichuan PepperGingerBay LeafNutmegBergamot
Heart
IncenseCinnamonOrris RootJasmine
Base
Guaiac WoodFrench labdanumVirginia CedarSandalwood
Top
LemonLavenderBergamotCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
SandalwoodCinnamonNutmegRoseOrris RootCarnationJasminePatchouli
Base
OakmossVanillaIncenseAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Bergamot, Incense and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring74
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring96
Summer52
Fall100
Winter99
Day92
Night100
Category winnerTiffany for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men73
Unisex18
Women9
Men89
Unisex9
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,436

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Overall rank#1,065

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews80

Category winnerTiffany for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M 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…

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Tiffany for Men is an old-school spicy woody scent with a polished, powdery heart and a warm mossy base. It opens with citrus, lavender and cardamom, then settles into sandalwood, nutmeg, carnation and tonka. It suits someone who enjoys refined vintage masculines rather than bright modern freshness. Expect a smooth, d…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M Generation or Tiffany for Men?

Tiffany for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. M Generation is rated 4.08/5 from 287 votes; Tiffany for Men is rated 4.28/5 from 408 votes. Choose M Generation for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Tiffany for Men for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, M Generation or Tiffany for Men?

Tiffany for Men lasts longest (Tiffany for Men 79/100, M Generation 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M Generation or Tiffany for Men?

Tiffany for Men projects furthest (Tiffany for Men 69/100, M Generation 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M Generation and Tiffany for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Bergamot, Incense and Cinnamon.

Is M Generation or Tiffany for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tiffany for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, M Generation is the stronger pick. Tiffany for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M Generation and Tiffany for Men?

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. Tiffany for Men has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Vanilla, Incense and Amber.

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