Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Memoire

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 157 ratings analysed

5 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Memoire

Shiseido

3.9048 votes

Rank #22,947 PowderyMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 5 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.
Memoire
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MAC Hue: MV25/7

Memoire2/7

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

MemoireShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 38%Had 15%Want 48%

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

29%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMAC Hue: MV2

SillageMAC Hue: MV2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMemoireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

powdery100%

musky92%

white floral84%

amber77%

floral69%

rose61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi Lemon

Heart

Lavender

Base

VanilleHeliotrope

Top

AldehydesNeroliGardeniaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

RoseHeliotropeJasmineCarnationYlang-YlangAfrican Orange FlowerOrchid

Base

MuskCivettaSandalwoodStyraxAmberBenzoinVanille

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

Summer69

Fall69

Winter69

Day100

Night53

Category winnerMemoireMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#22,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Shiseido Memoire opens with a punch of bright bergamot and dry aldehydes that immediately recalls classic mid-century perfumery. As the initial fizz of citrus settles on the skin, a powdery floral heart of rose, carnation, and sweet heliotrope emerges, shifting the character from clean to softly romantic. It wears lig…

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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 Memoire?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 5 of 7 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Memoire is rated 3.90/5 from 48 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Memoire for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Memoire?

MAC Hue: MV2 lasts longest (MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Memoire 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Memoire?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Memoire 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Memoire smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Memoire has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Gardenia and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Musk, Civetta, Sandalwood and Styrax.