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M1 vs Fifth Change

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

Updated 9 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fifth Change takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • M1

    Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fifth Change

    Choose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

M11/4
Fifth Change3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fifth Change
Sillage & projection
Fifth Change
Value for money
Fifth Change
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
M1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
M1Michael Cinco
Fifth ChangeMilestone Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 70%Had 17%Want 13%
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

0%Love
75%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityFifth Change

SillageFifth Change

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value92
Category winnerFifth ChangeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
iris100%
earthy92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both earthy and powdery

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
Top
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
IrisLily of the ValleyYlang YlangRoseJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Peach and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex67
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#66,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerM1Higher 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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Fifth Change by Milestone Perfumes opens with a crisp breeze of soapy aldehydes and sharp bergamot, immediately mimicking the cold, clean air of an old-school vanity. As it settles onto the skin, a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and waxy ylang-ylang takes over, shifting the scent from a bright citrus start to a den…

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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

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M1 or Fifth Change?

Fifth Change takes 3 of 4 categories. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Fifth Change is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fifth Change for a iris and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, M1 or Fifth Change?

Fifth Change lasts longest (Fifth Change 73/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M1 or Fifth Change?

Fifth Change projects furthest (Fifth Change 67/100, M1 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M1 and Fifth Change smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Peach and Patchouli.

Is M1 or Fifth Change better for summer or winter?

M1 suits daytime wear; Fifth Change suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M1 and Fifth Change?

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. Fifth Change has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

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