Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Eau de Verveine

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 238 ratings analysed

6 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Eau de Verveine

Penhaligon's

3.82129 votes

Rank #11,673 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 6 of 7 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Eau de Verveine
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MAC Hue: MV26/7

Eau de Verveine1/7

Ratings & consensus: MAC Hue: MV2
Community sentiment: MAC Hue: MV2
Longevity: MAC Hue: MV2
Sillage & projection: MAC Hue: MV2
Value for money: MAC Hue: MV2
Versatility: Eau de Verveine
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

Eau de VerveinePenhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 44%

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

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMAC Hue: MV2

SillageMAC Hue: MV2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

soft spicy80%

fresh spicy70%

lavender60%

woody50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both citrus, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanilleHeliotrope

Top

Clary SagePetitgrainCorianderBergamotLimeAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderClove

Base

Virginia CedarMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vanille. 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–

Spring92

Summer100

Fall23

Winter12

Day100

Night11

Category winnerEau de VerveineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#11,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

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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Eau de Verveine is a green citrus aromatic with an old-school Penhaligon's feel: lime, lemon and bergamot up front, then sage, coriander, petitgrain and lavender giving it a bitter herbal snap. Reviewers often describe it as crisp, natural, peppery, soapy and mature, with a cedar-musk dry-down that can feel barbershop…

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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 Eau de Verveine?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 6 of 7 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Eau de Verveine is rated 3.82/5 from 129 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Verveine for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Eau de Verveine?

MAC Hue: MV2 lasts longest (MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Eau de Verveine 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Eau de Verveine?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Eau de Verveine 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Eau de Verveine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Vanille.

Is MAC Hue: MV2 or Eau de Verveine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau de Verveine is the stronger pick. For winter, MAC Hue: MV2 is the stronger pick. Eau de Verveine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAC Hue: MV2 and Eau de Verveine?

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Eau de Verveine has top notes of Clary Sage, Petitgrain, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and Clove, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Vanille.