Fragrance comparison

Mauboussin vs Indifférence

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,375 ratings analysed

Mauboussin

3.842,357 votes

Rank #471 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Indifférence

Tujoué

4.5018 votes

Rank #41,944 AmberSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Indifférence takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mauboussin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Indifférence
Choose it for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Mauboussin2/5

Indifférence3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MauboussinMauboussin

IndifférenceTujoué

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 16%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerIndifférenceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

41%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

2,196 votes

67%Love

28%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage94

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityIndifférence

SillageIndifférence

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMauboussinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

amber100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, sweet and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Yellow PlumMirabelleBlood MandarinBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangWhite PeachIndian JasmineTurkish Rose

Base

PatchouliBenzoinAmberVanillaSandalwoodCedar

Top

PearBlood MandarinBenzoinJasmine Sambac

Heart

SandalwoodTurkish RosePatchouliAmber

Base

Tonka BeanOrange BlossomVanilla BeanTolu Balsam

InformationalShared notesBlood Mandarin, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Benzoin. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex26

Women71

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#471

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews254

Overall rank#41,944

PerfumerJorge Lee

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMauboussinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mauboussin is a rich plum amber with an old-school, dressed-up feel. It opens fruity, powdery and a little sharp, then settles into a warmer blend of benzoin, vanilla, patchouli and woods. It suits someone who enjoys fuller, more characterful perfume rather than a light easy fresh scent. Cooler weather brings out its …

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Indifférence opens with a juicy burst of blood mandarin and ripe pear before settling into a dense base of vanilla bean, tonka bean, and balsamic tolu balsam. Formulated by perfumer Jorge Lee in 2022, this oriental vanilla fragrance balances sweet resinous warmth with sharp white floral notes of jasmine sambac and ora…

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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, Mauboussin or Indifférence?

Indifférence takes 3 of 5 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Indifférence is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Indifférence for a amber and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Indifférence?

Indifférence lasts longest (Indifférence 93/100, Mauboussin 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mauboussin or Indifférence?

Indifférence projects furthest (Indifférence 94/100, Mauboussin 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mauboussin and Indifférence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, sweet and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Blood Mandarin, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Benzoin.

Is Mauboussin or Indifférence better for summer or winter?

Indifférence suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauboussin and Indifférence?

Mauboussin has top notes of Yellow Plum, Mirabelle, Blood Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, White Peach, Indian Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. Indifférence has top notes of Pear, Blood Mandarin, Benzoin and Jasmine Sambac, heart notes of Sandalwood, Turkish Rose, Patchouli and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean, Orange Blossom, Vanilla Bean and Tolu Balsam.