Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Lucienne

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

4 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Lucienne

Lucienne Von Doz

3.5012 votes

Rank #65,196 White FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 4 of 5 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Lucienne
Choose it for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

MAC Hue: MV24/5

Lucienne1/5

Ratings & consensus: MAC Hue: MV2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MAC Hue: MV2
Sillage & projection: Lucienne
Value for money: MAC Hue: MV2
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

LucienneLucienne Von Doz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 12%Had 6%Want 82%

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

42%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMAC Hue: MV2

SillageLucienne

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%

white floral100%

powdery92%

musky84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla 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

Notes

MuskGardeniaAmalfi LemonAmberSandalwoodVanilleJasmineHeliotropeRoseLily-of-the-Valleypink tulipVirginia Cedar

No top / heart / base split published

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–

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#65,196

PerfumerLaurent Bruyere

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Lucienne is a floral fragrance centered on a bright, citrusy opening that transitions into a heart of Bulgarian rose and jasmine. It feels like a vintage-inspired scent meant for formal events or evening wear. The composition relies on gardenia and heliotrope to provide a soft, powdery texture that lingers on the skin…

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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 Lucienne?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 4 of 5 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Lucienne is rated 3.50/5 from 12 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Lucienne for a white floral and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Lucienne?

MAC Hue: MV2 lasts longest (MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Lucienne 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Lucienne?

Projection is very close: Lucienne 75/100, MAC Hue: MV2 74/100 for sillage.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Lucienne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

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

Lucienne suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Lucienne features Musk, Gardenia, Amalfi Lemon, Amber and Sandalwood.