Fragrance comparison

Mademoiselle N. 15 vs Mefisto

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 5,274 ratings analysed

Mademoiselle N. 15

Parfums Constantine

3.5812 votes

Rank #62,227 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mefisto

Xerjoff

4.105,262 votes

Rank #539 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mefisto takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mademoiselle N. 15
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mefisto
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Mademoiselle N. 151/5

Mefisto4/5

Ratings & consensus: Mefisto
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mefisto
Sillage & projection: Mefisto
Value for money: Mademoiselle N. 15
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mefisto

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Mademoiselle N. 15Parfums Constantine

MefistoXerjoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 35%

4.10/ 5 · 5,262 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerMefistoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

3,672 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMefisto

SillageMefisto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMademoiselle N. 15Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

musky61%

citrus100%

powdery91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both powdery, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

QuinceGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

HiacynthJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIrisVirginia CedarAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderIrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Musk, Iris and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Mademoiselle N. 15, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,227

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews629

Category winnerMefistoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray hits with an unmistakable burst of sharp grapefruit and tart, crunchy quince. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol flash evaporates, the scent settles into a refreshing, dewy halo of spring hyacinth and soft jasmine petals. It feels crisp, breezy, and effortlessly clean. The drydown introduces…

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Xerjoff Mefisto opens with a bright blast of grapefruit, Amalfi lemon, and bergamot before settling into a cool heart of lavender, iris, and green rose. Clean musk and Virginia cedar anchor the dry-down, giving this 2009 release a crisp profile suited for hot summer afternoons. Unlike sharp aquatic colognes, this sce…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mademoiselle N. 15 or Mefisto?

Mefisto takes 4 of 5 categories. Mademoiselle N. 15 is rated 3.58/5 from 12 votes; Mefisto is rated 4.10/5 from 5,262 votes. Choose Mademoiselle N. 15 for a floral and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mefisto for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mademoiselle N. 15 or Mefisto?

Mefisto lasts longest (Mefisto 73/100, Mademoiselle N. 15 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mademoiselle N. 15 or Mefisto?

Mefisto projects furthest (Mefisto 64/100, Mademoiselle N. 15 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mademoiselle N. 15 and Mefisto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Musk, Iris and Virginia Cedar.

Is Mademoiselle N. 15 or Mefisto better for summer or winter?

Mademoiselle N. 15 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mademoiselle N. 15 and Mefisto?

Mademoiselle N. 15 has top notes of Quince and Grapefruit, heart notes of Hiacynth and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Iris, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Mefisto has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber.