Fragrance comparison

Main Character vs MTV Neon Metal

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 154 ratings analysed

4 wins

Main Character

Vivamor Parfums

3.99125 votes

Rank #6,719 SweetFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

MTV Neon Metal

MTV Perfumes

4.0729 votes

Rank #31,004 SweetCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Main Character takes 4 of 7 categories.

Main Character
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring.
MTV Neon Metal
Choose it for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Main Character4/7

MTV Neon Metal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Main Character
Community sentiment: MTV Neon Metal
Longevity: Main Character
Sillage & projection: MTV Neon Metal
Value for money: MTV Neon Metal
Versatility: Main Character
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Main Character

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Main CharacterVivamor Parfums

MTV Neon MetalMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 125 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 41%Had 23%Want 36%

Category winnerMain CharacterRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

17%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

11%Hate

102 votes

34%Love

48%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMain Character

SillageMTV Neon Metal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value81

Category winnerMTV Neon MetalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

fruity84%

powdery77%

caramel69%

citrus61%

sweet100%

caramel91%

fruity83%

citrus74%

soft spicy65%

vanilla56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and caramel

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pear BlossomRaspberryBergamotWhite PeachPink Peony

Heart

Cotton CandyEgyptian JasmineOrris

Base

Vanilla BeanCaramelVelvetMuskSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

RaspberryOrangeBergamotFig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton CandyLicoriceLilyFruity Notes

Base6-8 hrs

CaramelVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Bergamot, Cotton Candy and Caramel. Durations are only published for MTV Neon Metal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter64

Day63

Night100

Category winnerMain CharacterMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex3

Women85

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Party 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Work 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,719

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#31,004

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMain CharacterHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Main Character is a sweet fruity floral gourmand built around raspberry, white peach, peony and a cotton candy heart. It opens bright and pretty, then settles into a soft musky caramel vanilla dry-down that many wearers find easy and comforting. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine-leaning, mass-appealing scents with …

Reviews →

MTV Neon Metal starts with a loud splash of tart raspberry, crisp bergamot, and bitter orange. A sharp twist of green fig leaf cuts through the initial blast. Within fifteen minutes, the scent pivots straight into a carnival boardwalk. Spun cotton candy, dark licorice, and syrupy red berries take over the middle stage…

Reviews →

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, Main Character or MTV Neon Metal?

Main Character takes 4 of 7 categories. Main Character is rated 3.99/5 from 125 votes; MTV Neon Metal is rated 4.07/5 from 29 votes. Choose Main Character for a sweet and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and versatility. Best in spring. Choose MTV Neon Metal for a sweet and caramel character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Main Character or MTV Neon Metal?

They last about the same: Main Character 62/100, MTV Neon Metal 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Main Character or MTV Neon Metal?

MTV Neon Metal projects furthest (MTV Neon Metal 70/100, Main Character 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Main Character and MTV Neon Metal smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and caramel accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Bergamot, Cotton Candy and Caramel.

Is Main Character or MTV Neon Metal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Main Character is the stronger pick. For winter, Main Character is the stronger pick. MTV Neon Metal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Main Character and MTV Neon Metal?

Main Character has top notes of Pear Blossom, Raspberry, Bergamot and White Peach, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Egyptian Jasmine and Orris, a base of Vanilla Bean, Caramel, Velvet and Musk. MTV Neon Metal has top notes of Raspberry, Orange, Bergamot and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Cotton Candy, Licorice, Lily and Fruity Notes, a base of Caramel, Vanilla and Musk.