Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Pub

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 122 ratings analysed

5 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

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58%scent match

Closely related

Pub

Revlon

4.0813 votes

Rank #23,350 PowderyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 5 of 5 categories.

MAC Hue: MV2
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Pub
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

MAC Hue: MV25/5

Pub0/5

Ratings & consensus: MAC Hue: MV2
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MAC Hue: MV2
Sillage & projection: MAC Hue: MV2
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

PubRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%

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

38%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMAC Hue: MV2

SillageMAC Hue: MV2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMAC Hue: MV2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

powdery83%

lavender65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

musky84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

lavender61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, powdery 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

GeraniumStar AniseAmalfi LemonTarragonBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillePatchoulioak moss

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Lavender, 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–

Spring33

Summer17

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#23,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Pub by Revlon is a classic woody aromatic fragrance for men, centered around a powdery musk and vanilla core. With sharp, bracing top notes of star anise and basil, it settles into a comforting heliotrope and lavender heart. Ideal for casual daily wear or autumn afternoons, this scent leans heavily into a retro, mascu…

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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 Pub?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 5 of 5 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Pub is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Pub for a powdery and vanilla character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Pub?

They last about the same: MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Pub 68/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Pub?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Pub 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Pub smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and lavender accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Lavender, Vanille and Heliotrope.

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

Pub suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Pub has top notes of Geranium, Star Anise, Amalfi Lemon and Tarragon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanille and Patchouli.