Fragrance comparison

Mauboussin vs Vespree

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 2,369 ratings analysed

Mauboussin

3.842,357 votes

Rank #460 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Vespree

Bienaimé

4.3312 votes

Rank #18,891 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories.

Mauboussin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Vespree
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mauboussin1/4

Vespree3/4

Ratings & consensus: Vespree
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vespree
Sillage & projection: Vespree
Value for money: Not scored
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

VespreeBienaimé

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 3%Had 0%Want 97%

Category winnerVespreeRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVespree

SillageVespree

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

patchouli100%

woody86%

warm spicy72%

vanilla58%

balsamic44%

earthy30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, patchouli 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

Notes

PatchouliFougère AccordCedarVanillaBenzoinAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex26

Women71

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#460

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews254

Overall rank#18,891

PerfumerMarie Schnirer

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Vespree by Bienaimé is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Vespree was launched in 2025. The nose behind this fragrance is Marie Schnirer. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly.

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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, Mauboussin or Vespree?

Vespree takes 3 of 4 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Vespree is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Vespree for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Vespree?

They last about the same: Vespree 78/100, Mauboussin 76/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mauboussin or Vespree?

Vespree projects furthest (Vespree 72/100, Mauboussin 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mauboussin and Vespree smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, patchouli and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Benzoin, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Mauboussin or Vespree better for summer or winter?

Vespree suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauboussin and Vespree?

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. Vespree features Patchouli, Fougère Accord, Cedar, Vanilla and Benzoin.