Fragrance comparison

Mae vs Nezhnost

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 161 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mae

VeraLab

3.7182 votes

Rank #34,591 PatchouliGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Nezhnost

Brocard

3.4179 votes

Rank #31,438 FreshGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Mae5/7

Nezhnost2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaeVeraLab

NezhnostBrocard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 66%Had 16%Want 18%

3.41/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 58%Had 30%Want 11%

Category winnerMaeRating 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

6%Love

58%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

1%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerMaeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityMae

SillageMae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value80

Category winnerNezhnostBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh100%

green86%

white floral72%

floral58%

fruity44%

sweet30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green and fresh

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

GrassBlack Currant

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySweet PeaApple

Base

MuskCarnation

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

Summer74

Fall3

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

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

Men14

Unisex29

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,438

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerNezhnostHigher 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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Brocard Nezhnost opens with wet cut grass and tart black currant. Cold air hits the top notes immediately, carrying a sharp green snapped-stem bite. Within minutes, the foliage settles into a dewy heart of lily-of-the-valley and crisp apple. Sweet pea adds a light floral softness that keeps the green accords from feel…

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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 Nezhnost?

Mae takes 5 of 7 categories. Mae is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes; Nezhnost is rated 3.41/5 from 79 votes. Choose Mae for a patchouli and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Nezhnost for a fresh and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mae or Nezhnost?

Mae lasts longest (Mae 62/100, Nezhnost 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae or Nezhnost?

Projection is very close: Mae 54/100, Nezhnost 52/100 for sillage.

Do Mae and Nezhnost smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Mae or Nezhnost better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nezhnost 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 Nezhnost?

Mae has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Nezhnost has top notes of Grass and Black Currant, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sweet Pea and Apple, a base of Musk and Carnation.