Fragrance comparison

Mclein vs Once 少年游

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

1 wins

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #57,168 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Once 少年游

To Define 寓义

—0 votes

Rank #79,637 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mclein takes 1 of 1 categories.

Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Once 少年游
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

Mclein1/1

Once 少年游0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

McleinScents and Style

Once 少年游To Define 寓义

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

fresh69%

green61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both fresh and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

Top

Pink PepperBergamotBuddha's handCassisJuniper Berries

Heart

White TeaCardamomIrisGinPeony

Base

OakmossNutmegCedarTonka

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,168

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#79,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMcleinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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Once by To Define opens with a dry, peppery crackle and a bright splash of bergamot. The first spray delivers a crisp, green airiness, thanks to a sharp dose of cassis and juniper berries. As it warms on the skin, the initially brisk, aromatic qualities settle into a soft, dry white tea note. Cedar and nutmeg provide …

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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.

Do Mclein and Once 少年游 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Oakmoss and Iris.

Is Mclein or Once 少年游 better for summer or winter?

Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mclein and Once 少年游?

Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss. Once 少年游 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Buddha's hand and Cassis, heart notes of White Tea, Cardamom, Iris and Gin, a base of Oakmoss, Nutmeg, Cedar and Tonka.