Fragrance comparison

Mae vs Parasite

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 250 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mae

VeraLab

3.7182 votes

Rank #34,591 PatchouliGreen

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Parasite

Moth and Rabbit Perfumes

3.70168 votes

Rank #15,664 FreshGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mae takes 4 of 8 categories.

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

Mae4/8

Parasite2/8

Ratings & consensus: Parasite
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Mae
Sillage & projection: Mae
Value for money: Mae
Versatility: Mae
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Parasite

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaeVeraLab

ParasiteMoth and Rabbit Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 66%Had 16%Want 18%

3.70/ 5 · 168 votes

Have 25%Had 9%Want 66%

Category winnerParasiteRating 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

26%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

168 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMae

SillageMae

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value43

Category winnerMaeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

green92%

woody84%

fresh77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

fresh100%

green92%

aquatic84%

woody77%

aldehydic69%

white floral61%

Scent match45%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

Top15-30 mins

GrassAldehydes

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesLily-of-the-ValleyFreesia

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanPatchouliVetiverGuaiac WoodMuskMyrrh

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer32

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter22

Day100

Night55

Category winnerMaeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

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

Men17

Unisex74

Women9

Casual 42%Party 22%Date 20%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,591

PerfumerPaola Bottai

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,664

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerParasiteHigher 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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Parasite by Moth and Rabbit Perfumes is a daring, atmospheric green scent that captures the uneasy contrast between manicured luxury and hidden subterranean grit. It opens with an electric snap of freshly mowed lawn grass and chilled, soapy aldehydes that feel like cold air rushing through an open window. As the first…

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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 Parasite?

Mae takes 4 of 8 categories. Mae is rated 3.71/5 from 82 votes; Parasite is rated 3.70/5 from 168 votes. Choose Mae for a patchouli and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Parasite for a fresh and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mae or Parasite?

Mae lasts longest (Mae 62/100, Parasite 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mae or Parasite?

Mae projects furthest (Mae 54/100, Parasite 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mae and Parasite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Grass, Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Mae or Parasite better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mae and Parasite?

Mae has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk and Amber. Parasite has top notes of Grass and Aldehydes, heart notes of Water Notes, Lily-of-the-Valley and Freesia, a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli, Vetiver and Guaiac Wood.