Fragrance comparison

Mae vs Gramercy Park

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

Mae

VeraLab

3.7182 votes

Rank #34,591 PatchouliGreen

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51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Gramercy Park

Bond No 9

3.86146 votes

Rank #14,076 GreenFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gramercy Park takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mae
Choose it for a patchouli and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Gramercy Park
Choose it for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Mae2/7

Gramercy Park5/7

Ratings & consensus: Gramercy Park
Community sentiment: Gramercy Park
Longevity: Gramercy Park
Sillage & projection: Gramercy Park
Value for money: Mae
Versatility: Mae
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gramercy Park

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaeVeraLab

Gramercy ParkBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 66%Had 16%Want 18%

3.86/ 5 · 146 votes

Have 30%Had 13%Want 56%

Category winnerGramercy ParkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

35%Like

15%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

82 votes

34%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerGramercy ParkMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityGramercy Park

SillageGramercy Park

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value33

Category winnerMaeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

green100%

fresh83%

woody65%

white floral48%

musky30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrassBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

Green NotesGrass

Heart

IvyLily-of-the-ValleyCyclamen

Base

Woodsy NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesGrass, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Mae, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Casual 37%Work 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men6

Unisex81

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerGramercy ParkHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

VeraLab Mae strikes the nose with a vivid, sheared blade of fresh green grass and bitter bergamot. It opens sharp and unapologetic. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk daylight dampness steps back, clearing room for an earthy patchouli heart rounded by pale lily-of-the-valley petals and faint jasmine. It does not smell …

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Gramercy Park is a crisp green floral with the feel of cut grass, leafy ivy and soft spring air. Lily of the valley and cyclamen keep it airy and clean, while musk and light woods give the dry-down a smooth, understated finish. It suits shoppers who want a fresh, polished unisex scent that stays close to the skin rath…

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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, Mae or Gramercy Park?

Gramercy Park takes 5 of 7 categories. Mae is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes; Gramercy Park is rated 3.86/5 from 146 votes. Choose Mae for a patchouli and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Gramercy Park for a green and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mae or Gramercy Park?

They last about the same: Gramercy Park 64/100, Mae 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mae or Gramercy Park?

Gramercy Park projects furthest (Gramercy Park 61/100, Mae 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae and Gramercy Park smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Mae or Gramercy Park better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gramercy Park is the stronger pick. For winter, Mae is the stronger pick. Mae suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mae and Gramercy Park?

Mae has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Gramercy Park has top notes of Green Notes and Grass, heart notes of Ivy, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cyclamen, a base of Woodsy Notes and Musk.