Fragrance comparison

M V2Q vs Thamaneen

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 181 ratings analysed

M V2Q

Puredistance

3.89178 votes

Rank #7,310 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Thamaneen

Sarya

5.003 votes

Rank #40,141 IrisVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

M V2Q
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Thamaneen
Choose it for a iris and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

M V2Q2/4

Thamaneen2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: M V2Q
Sillage & projection: Thamaneen
Value for money: Thamaneen
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

ThamaneenSarya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 178 votes

Have 44%Had 10%Want 46%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 7%Want 93%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityM V2Q

SillageThamaneen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerThamaneenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral86%

earthy72%

warm spicy58%

amber44%

sweet30%

iris100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both white floral and sweet

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

Orange BlossomRose

Heart

OrrisJasmine Sambac

Base

Vanilla AbsoluteFruity NotesIndonesian Patchouli LeafAgarwood (Oud)Tonka Bean

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf. 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

Spring100

Summer67

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

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,310

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#40,141

PerfumerAli Abdulla Almarzooqi

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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Thamaneen by Sarya is a powdery floral chypre built around soft iris, creamy vanilla, and a rose and orange blossom opening. As it settles, jasmine and orris add a velvety, lipstick like texture, while patchouli and oud bring depth under a fruity sweetness. It reads polished and dressy, with strong presence and long w…

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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 Thamaneen?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M V2Q is rated 3.89/5 from 178 votes; Thamaneen is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose M V2Q for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Thamaneen for a iris and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, M V2Q or Thamaneen?

M V2Q lasts longest (M V2Q 85/100, Thamaneen 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M V2Q or Thamaneen?

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

Do M V2Q and Thamaneen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Jasmine Sambac, Tonka Bean and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf.

Is M V2Q or Thamaneen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in M V2Q and Thamaneen?

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. Thamaneen has top notes of Orange Blossom and Rose, heart notes of Orris and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Vanilla Absolute, Fruity Notes, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Agarwood (Oud).