M1 vs Lilas Mauve
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
13%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lilas Mauve takes 3 of 4 categories.
M1Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lilas MauveChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
M11/4
Lilas Mauve3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- M1
- Sillage & projection
- Lilas Mauve
- Value for money
- Lilas Mauve
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lilas Mauve
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
M1Michael CincoLilas MauveJean CouturierWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
4.22/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
44%Love
44%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityM1
SillageLilas Mauve
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLilas MauveBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyvanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
white floral100%
floral92%
citrus84%
fresh77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match13%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
Top
LimePearGardeniaMandarin OrangePeachMelonCassisSyringa
Heart
JasmineLilacPink PepperGingerRose
Base
MuskSandalwoodVetiver
InformationalShared notesCassis, Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Spring100
Summer100
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#65,632
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#52,887
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLilas MauveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotM1 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…
Reviews →Lilas Mauve by Jean Couturier opens with a crisp splash of lime and yuzu, before softening into a dewy spring bouquet. The star of the show is a realistic, slightly green lilac that hugs the skin during breezy daytime wear. It is a clean, bright option for casual outings in warmer weather.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, M1 or Lilas Mauve?
Lilas Mauve takes 3 of 4 categories. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Lilas Mauve is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lilas Mauve for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, M1 or Lilas Mauve?
M1 lasts longest (M1 60/100, Lilas Mauve 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, M1 or Lilas Mauve?
Lilas Mauve projects furthest (Lilas Mauve 82/100, M1 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do M1 and Lilas Mauve smell similar?
Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cassis, Peach, Pear and Mandarin Orange.
Is M1 or Lilas Mauve better for summer or winter?
M1 suits daytime wear; Lilas Mauve suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in M1 and Lilas Mauve?
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. Lilas Mauve has top notes of Lime, Pear, Gardenia and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Lilac, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetiver.
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