Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Plum Noir

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 180 ratings analysed

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Plum Noir

Scentido

4.502 votes

Rank #48,884 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Plum Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Plum Noir
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

M V2Q1/4

Plum Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Plum Noir
Sillage & projection: Plum Noir
Value for money: Plum Noir
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: M V2Q

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M V2QPuredistance

Plum NoirScentido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

16%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

178 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPlum Noir

SillagePlum Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPlum NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

rose84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both warm spicy, sweet and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPink PepperLavender

Heart2-4 hrs

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaPine tarCinnamonJasmine Sambac

Base8-12+ hrs

Texas CedarTonka BeanIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish LabdanumMadagascar Vanilla

Top

PlumPink PepperItalian Lemon

Heart

Turkish RoseDark ChocolateCinnamon

Base

TobaccoIndonesian Patchouli LeafSpanish Labdanum

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Cinnamon, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Durations are only published for M V2Q, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring42

Summer27

Fall0

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex21

Women6

Date 41%Work 24%Party 20%Casual 16%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#48,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM V2QHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puredistance M V2Q hits the skin with immediate authority. A bright flare of crisp lavender and peppery orange blossom cuts through the air first. Do not expect a polite barbershop opening. Within ten minutes, intense pine tar and smoky cypriol oil surge forward, creating a dark, rugged leather character that feels ra…

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Plum Noir by Scentido offers a bold blend centered on juicy plum and dark chocolate. It sits comfortably on the skin during cool autumn evenings, providing a modern, unisex profile that leans into warm spice and sweet tobacco. This fragrance remains easy to wear while offering enough character for those wanting someth…

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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 V2Q or Plum Noir?

Plum Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Plum Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Plum Noir for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Plum Noir?

Plum Noir lasts longest (Plum Noir 90/100, M V2Q 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Plum Noir?

Projection is very close: Plum Noir 75/100, M V2Q 74/100 for sillage.

Do M V2Q and Plum Noir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Cinnamon, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum.

Is M V2Q or Plum Noir better for summer or winter?

M V2Q suits evening wear; Plum Noir suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M V2Q and Plum Noir?

M V2Q has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pink Pepper and Lavender, heart notes of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Pine tar, Cinnamon and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Texas Cedar, Tonka Bean, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum. Plum Noir has top notes of Plum, Pink Pepper and Italian Lemon, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon, a base of Tobacco, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Spanish Labdanum.