Fragrance comparison

Mauboussin vs Visa 2007

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3,914 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mauboussin

3.842,357 votes

Rank #471 AmberWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Visa 2007

Robert Piguet

4.201,557 votes

Rank #1,112 WoodySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mauboussin takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mauboussin
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Visa 2007
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Mauboussin4/7

Visa 20073/7

Ratings & consensus: Visa 2007
Community sentiment: Visa 2007
Longevity: Mauboussin
Sillage & projection: Mauboussin
Value for money: Mauboussin
Versatility: Visa 2007
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mauboussin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MauboussinMauboussin

Visa 2007Robert Piguet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 2,357 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 1,557 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerVisa 2007Rating 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

42%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,557 votes

Category winnerVisa 2007Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMauboussin

SillageMauboussin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value49

Category winnerMauboussinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

patchouli61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fruity and sweet

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

White PeachPearViolet LeafYellow MandarinBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangImmortelleRoseOrange Blossom

Base

PatchouliVanillaBenzoinLeatherSandalwoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Turkish Rose. 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–

Spring51

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVisa 2007Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex26

Women71

Men4

Unisex27

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#471

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched—

Reviews254

Overall rank#1,112

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews120

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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Visa 2007 by Robert Piguet is an ambitious woody oriental that centers on a rich peach note wrapped in patchouli and leather. It provides a dense, fruity, and slightly spicy profile that thrives in cooler weather. Designed for those who appreciate complex, evolving scents, it brings a structured, high-quality feel to …

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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 Visa 2007?

Mauboussin takes 4 of 7 categories. Mauboussin is rated 3.84/5 from 2,357 votes; Visa 2007 is rated 4.20/5 from 1,557 votes. Choose Mauboussin for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Visa 2007 for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Mauboussin or Visa 2007?

Mauboussin lasts longest (Mauboussin 76/100, Visa 2007 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mauboussin or Visa 2007?

Projection is very close: Mauboussin 68/100, Visa 2007 67/100 for sillage.

Do Mauboussin and Visa 2007 smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, White Peach and Turkish Rose.

Is Mauboussin or Visa 2007 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mauboussin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mauboussin is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mauboussin and Visa 2007?

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. Visa 2007 has top notes of White Peach, Pear, Violet Leaf and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Immortelle, Rose and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Benzoin and Leather.