Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Couture

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

3 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Couture

Vicky Tiel

4.1921 votes

Rank #22,965 AldehydicFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Couture
Choose it for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MAC Hue: MV23/4

Couture1/4

Ratings & consensus: MAC Hue: MV2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Couture
Sillage & projection: MAC Hue: MV2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MAC Hue: MV2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MAC Hue: MV2MAC

CoutureVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

28%Like

1%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

33%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCouture

SillageMAC Hue: MV2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

aldehydic100%

fresh92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

green69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanilleHeliotrope

Top

AldehydesAmalfi LemonBergamotMandarin OrangeMignonetteCassis

Heart

NarcissusIrisViolet LeafRose

Base

VanilleHeliotropeMuskSandalwoodVetyver

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#22,965

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAC Hue: MV2 opens with a splash of zesty Amalfi lemon that cuts straight through cool lavender. As the sharp top note mellows, sweet vanilla and powdery heliotrope settle onto skin, creating a warm, custardy comfort. Designed for cold winter days, this discontinued gourmand strikes a soft balance between citrus fresh…

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Vicky Tiel Couture is a green floral aldehyde that targets women seeking a classical powder profile. It opens with bright mandarin and Amalfi lemon, soon leaning into a dry heart of narcissus and violet leaf. This scent suits formal daytime wear and breezy spring mornings, bringing a crisp, soap like texture that feel…

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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, MAC Hue: MV2 or Couture?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 3 of 4 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Couture is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Couture for a aldehydic and fresh character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Couture?

Couture lasts longest (Couture 76/100, MAC Hue: MV2 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Couture?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Couture 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Couture smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

Is MAC Hue: MV2 or Couture better for summer or winter?

Couture suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAC Hue: MV2 and Couture?

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Couture has top notes of Aldehydes, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Narcissus, Iris, Violet Leaf and Rose, a base of Vanille, Heliotrope, Musk and Sandalwood.