Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Originale

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 160 ratings analysed

4 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Originale

Vicky Tiel

4.1451 votes

Rank #18,597 FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

MAC Hue: MV24/7

Originale2/7

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

OriginaleVicky Tiel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%

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

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMAC Hue: MV2

SillageMAC Hue: MV2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value79

Category winnerOriginaleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

floral100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match31%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

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette

Heart

HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope

Base

MuskAmberVanille

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–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day50

Night100

Category winnerOriginaleMost 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#18,597

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Originale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…

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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 Originale?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 4 of 7 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Originale?

MAC Hue: MV2 lasts longest (MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Originale?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Originale 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Originale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille.