Fragrance comparison

Ma Vie vs OR ± Cashmere

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

Ma Vie

Salvador Dali · 2017

3.6948 votes

Rank #40,850 RoseWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

OR ± Cashmere

UERMI · 2016

3.7557 votes

Rank #17,404 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OR ± Cashmere takes 5 of 7 categories.

Ma Vie
Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
OR ± Cashmere
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Ma Vie1/7

OR ± Cashmere5/7

Ratings & consensus: OR ± Cashmere
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: OR ± Cashmere
Sillage & projection: OR ± Cashmere
Value for money: OR ± Cashmere
Versatility: Ma Vie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OR ± Cashmere

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ma VieSalvador Dali

OR ± CashmereUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 26%Had 11%Want 62%

3.75/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 28%Had 16%Want 56%

Category winnerOR ± CashmereRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

48%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

25%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityOR ± Cashmere

SillageOR ± Cashmere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value38

Category winnerOR ± CashmereBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

white floral77%

nutty69%

rum61%

woody100%

amber88%

nutty77%

rum65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, nutty and rum

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Rum

Heart

Turkish RoseLily

Base

Patchouli LeafHazelnut

Notes

RumAmberHazelnutWoody NotesWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesRum and Hazelnut. Durations are only published for OR ± Cashmere, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer71

Fall100

Winter47

Day100

Night38

Spring24

Summer5

Fall100

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Category winnerMa VieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex22

Women67

Men14

Unisex73

Women14

Date 32%Casual 30%Work 25%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,850

PerfumerMathilde Bijaoui

Launched2017

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,404

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched2016

Reviews9

Category winnerOR ± CashmereHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Salvador Dali Ma Vie starts with a warm splash of dark rum that brings a mellow, golden sweetness to the skin. Within twenty minutes, velvety Turkish rose absolute and fresh white lily petals take center stage, balancing lush floral depth with a clean, airy lift. The dry-down reveals an earthy patchouli leaf paired wi…

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The rum hits immediately. That boozy punch stings your nostrils with medicinal alcohol fumes for three quick minutes before relaxing into rich warmth. Then the real scent emerges. A thick layer of roasted hazelnut and golden amber coats your skin, skipping sugary sweetness to focus on dry toasted nut husks. It feels e…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ma Vie or OR ± Cashmere?

OR ± Cashmere takes 5 of 7 categories. Ma Vie is rated 3.69/5 from 48 votes; OR ± Cashmere is rated 3.75/5 from 57 votes. Choose Ma Vie for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose OR ± Cashmere for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Ma Vie or OR ± Cashmere?

OR ± Cashmere lasts longest (OR ± Cashmere 79/100, Ma Vie 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ma Vie or OR ± Cashmere?

OR ± Cashmere projects furthest (OR ± Cashmere 69/100, Ma Vie 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ma Vie and OR ± Cashmere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, nutty and rum accords. Common notes include Rum and Hazelnut.

Is Ma Vie or OR ± Cashmere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ma Vie is the stronger pick. For winter, OR ± Cashmere is the stronger pick. Ma Vie suits daytime wear; OR ± Cashmere suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ma Vie and OR ± Cashmere?

Ma Vie has top notes of Rum, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Lily, a base of Patchouli Leaf and Hazelnut. OR ± Cashmere features Rum, Amber, Hazelnut, Woody Notes and White Musk.