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M1 vs 7753 Unexpected Mona

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

Updated 532 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • M1

    Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • 7753 Unexpected Mona

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

M12/4
7753 Unexpected Mona2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
7753 Unexpected Mona
Sillage & projection
M1
Value for money
M1
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
7753 Unexpected Mona

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
M1Michael Cinco
7753 Unexpected MonaHistoires de Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
3.90/ 5 · 531 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

31%Love
42%Like
13%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

531 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

Longevity7753 Unexpected Mona

SillageM1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value49
Category winnerM1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
green100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
Top15-30 mins
IvyGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamotPepper
Heart2-4 hrs
TuberosePearHeliotropeCassisOrange Blossom
Base6-8+ hrs
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCassis, Bergamot, Pear and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for 7753 Unexpected Mona, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer71
Fall0
Winter28
Day100
Night40
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men8
Unisex48
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,552

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner7753 Unexpected MonaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…

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7753 Unexpected Mona by Histoires de Parfums breaks away from traditional sweet florals by placing lush white petals inside a wild, rain-soaked garden. The initial spray hits with crushed green ivy, bitter galbanum, and a sharp zest of bergamot that smells like tearing fresh leaves between your fingers. As the sharp b…

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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, M1 or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; 7753 Unexpected Mona is rated 3.90/5 from 531 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 7753 Unexpected Mona for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M1 or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

7753 Unexpected Mona lasts longest (7753 Unexpected Mona 72/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M1 or 7753 Unexpected Mona?

Projection is very close: M1 63/100, 7753 Unexpected Mona 61/100 for sillage.

Do M1 and 7753 Unexpected Mona smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Cassis, Bergamot, Pear and Mandarin Orange.

Is M1 or 7753 Unexpected Mona better for summer or winter?

M1 suits daytime wear; 7753 Unexpected Mona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M1 and 7753 Unexpected Mona?

M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla. 7753 Unexpected Mona has top notes of Ivy, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Pear, Heliotrope and Cassis, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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