Fragrance comparison

M3 vs Fracas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4,730 ratings analysed

Michael Cinco

3.001 votes

Rank #71,914 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Fracas

Robert Piguet

3.954,729 votes

Rank #586 White FloralTuberose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fracas takes 4 of 4 categories.

M3
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fracas
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

M30/4

Fracas4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

M3Michael Cinco

FracasRobert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.95/ 5 · 4,729 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

45%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

4,320 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFracas

SillageFracas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerFracasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky90%

tuberose80%

fresh spicy70%

powdery60%

fruity50%

white floral100%

tuberose88%

green77%

floral65%

animalic53%

fruity42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both tuberose and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseRoseIndian Jasmine

Base

White MuskAmberVirginia Cedar

Top

PeachOrange BlossomHiacynthGreen LeavesMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

TuberoseJasmineGardeniaOsmanthusNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationWhite Iris

Base

MuskAmberSandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter97

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#586

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched—

Reviews313

Category winnerFracasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

M3 is a bright floral that opens with bergamot, mandarin, and a soft peach accent before tuberose, rose, and jasmine take over. The dry-down shifts into white musk, amber, and cedar, giving it a cleaner, slightly powdery finish. It reads feminine first, polished, and easy to wear if you like florals with a fresh citru…

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Fracas by Robert Piguet is an uncompromising floral powerhouse defined by its iconic, creamy tuberose. Launched in 1948, it remains a gold standard for those seeking a bold, unapologetic scent. This perfume features a complex heart of jasmine, gardenia, and narcissus, resting on a sturdy base of sandalwood and oakmoss…

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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, M3 or Fracas?

Fracas takes 4 of 4 categories. M3 is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes; Fracas is rated 3.95/5 from 4,729 votes. Choose M3 for a citrus and musky character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fracas for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, M3 or Fracas?

Fracas lasts longest (Fracas 79/100, M3 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, M3 or Fracas?

Fracas projects furthest (Fracas 73/100, M3 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do M3 and Fracas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share tuberose and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Tuberose.

Is M3 or Fracas better for summer or winter?

M3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in M3 and Fracas?

M3 has top notes of Bergamot, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Rose and Indian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Fracas has top notes of Peach, Orange Blossom, Hiacynth and Green Leaves, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Gardenia and Osmanthus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.