Fragrance comparison

MAC Hue: MV2 vs Vanille

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 146 ratings analysed

6 wins

MAC Hue: MV2

MAC

4.26109 votes

Rank #6,290 VanillaPowdery

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67%scent match

Closely related

Vanille

DSH Perfumes

3.8937 votes

Rank #24,285 VanillaPowdery

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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.
Vanille
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

MAC Hue: MV26/7

Vanille1/7

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: Vanille
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

VanilleDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 46%Had 54%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 25%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

41%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate72

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%

vanilla100%

powdery83%

woody65%

citrus48%

balsamic30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both vanilla, 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VanilleHeliotrope

Base2 to 4 hours

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring48

Summer42

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day86

Night100

Category winnerVanilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,290

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#24,285

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

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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Vanille by DSH Perfumes is a citrus gourmand built around sweet, confectionary warmth and soft powdered florals. It opens with an immediate flash of bright citrus, combining zesty amalfi lemon and sparkling bergamot to cut through the initial sweetness. As that sharp top softens, the heart brings forward rich vanille …

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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 Vanille?

MAC Hue: MV2 takes 6 of 7 categories. MAC Hue: MV2 is rated 4.26/5 from 109 votes; Vanille is rated 3.89/5 from 37 votes. Choose MAC Hue: MV2 for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanille for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MAC Hue: MV2 or Vanille?

MAC Hue: MV2 lasts longest (MAC Hue: MV2 70/100, Vanille 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAC Hue: MV2 or Vanille?

MAC Hue: MV2 projects furthest (MAC Hue: MV2 74/100, Vanille 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAC Hue: MV2 and Vanille smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, powdery and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vanille and Heliotrope.

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

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

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

MAC Hue: MV2 has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Vanille and Heliotrope. Vanille has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Vanille and Heliotrope, a base of Sandalwood.