Fragrance comparison

Mahina vs Lanvin Me L’Absolu

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 161 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mahina

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2733 votes

Rank #32,932 CitrusFloral

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65%scent match

Closely related

Lanvin Me L’Absolu

Lanvin

3.81128 votes

Rank #12,997 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mahina
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lanvin Me L’Absolu
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Mahina5/7

Lanvin Me L’Absolu2/7

Ratings & consensus: Mahina
Community sentiment: Mahina
Longevity: Mahina
Sillage & projection: Mahina
Value for money: Lanvin Me L’Absolu
Versatility: Mahina
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lanvin Me L’Absolu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MahinaParfums d'Elmar

Lanvin Me L’AbsoluLanvin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 24%Had 1%Want 75%

3.81/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 24%Had 17%Want 59%

Category winnerMahinaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

12%Hate

33 votes

22%Love

57%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerMahinaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMahina

SillageMahina

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLanvin Me L’AbsoluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral86%

woody72%

fresh58%

musky44%

white floral30%

floral100%

woody92%

fruity84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

patchouli61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both floral, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-45 mins

Blood OrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3-5 hrs

Jasmine SambacPeony

Base8-12+ hrs

Woody NotesMusk

Top

Mandarin OrangeOsmanthusViolet Leaf

Heart

PeonyJasmine Sambac

Base

PeachPatchouliWoody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Mahina, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall22

Winter17

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter90

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMahinaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex71

Women12

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,932

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#12,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLanvin Me L’AbsoluHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mahina opens with a vibrant blast of blood orange, sparkling lemon, and sweet mandarin. It immediately smells like fresh citrus juice pressed over chilled stone. You get zero synthetic candy sweetness here. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening mellows into soft jasmine sambac and dewy pink peony petals. The floral…

Reviews →

Lanvin Me L’Absolu is a chypre floral for women that balances green violet leaf with a heart of jasmine and peony. It moves toward a base of peach, musk, and patchouli that feels sophisticated and present. This intensive fragrance works well for both day and night, offering a unique character that differentiates itsel…

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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, Mahina or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?

Mahina takes 5 of 7 categories. Mahina is rated 4.27/5 from 33 votes; Lanvin Me L’Absolu is rated 3.81/5 from 128 votes. Choose Mahina for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lanvin Me L’Absolu for a floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mahina or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?

Mahina lasts longest (Mahina 84/100, Lanvin Me L’Absolu 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mahina or Lanvin Me L’Absolu?

Mahina projects furthest (Mahina 75/100, Lanvin Me L’Absolu 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mahina and Lanvin Me L’Absolu smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Jasmine Sambac, Peony and Woody Notes.

Is Mahina or Lanvin Me L’Absolu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mahina is the stronger pick. For winter, Lanvin Me L’Absolu is the stronger pick. Mahina suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mahina and Lanvin Me L’Absolu?

Mahina has top notes of Blood Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac and Peony, a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Lanvin Me L’Absolu has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Osmanthus and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Peony and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Peach, Patchouli, Woody Notes and Musk.