Fragrance comparison

M1 vs Timeless

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

4.001 votes

Rank #65,926 VanillaAromatic

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43%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Timeless

M. Micallef

4.002 votes

Rank #64,036 White FloralAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Timeless takes 2 of 4 categories.

M1
Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Timeless
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

M11/4

Timeless2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Timeless
Sillage & projection: M1
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Timeless

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M1Michael Cinco

TimelessM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

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

100%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTimeless

SillageM1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

almond69%

amber61%

white floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both vanilla, amber 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

NeroliBergamot

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

White MuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose. 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

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,036

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTimelessHigher 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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Timeless by M. Micallef is a versatile unisex fragrance that blends bright, citrusy top notes with a soft, floral heart. As it warms on the skin, it settles into a comforting base of musk, amber, and vanilla. It is a reliable choice for daily wear during transitional seasons like spring and autumn, offering a clean, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, M1 or Timeless?

Timeless takes 2 of 4 categories. M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Timeless is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Timeless for a white floral and amber character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, M1 or Timeless?

Timeless lasts longest (Timeless 80/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M1 or Timeless?

M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Timeless 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M1 and Timeless smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Rose.

Is M1 or Timeless better for summer or winter?

M1 suits daytime wear; Timeless suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M1 and Timeless?

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. Timeless has top notes of Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of White Musk, Amber and Vanilla.