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MCM 1900 vs Muse

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

Updated 69 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • MCM 1900

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Muse

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MCM 19006/7
Muse1/7
Ratings & consensus
MCM 1900
Community sentiment
MCM 1900
Longevity
MCM 1900
Sillage & projection
MCM 1900
Value for money
MCM 1900
Versatility
Muse
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
MCM 1900

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich
MuseCriminal Elements
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.42/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%
3.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
Category winnerMCM 1900Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

38 votes

23%Love
29%Like
23%Ok
16%Dislike
10%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate86
⏱ Longevity62
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityMCM 1900

SillageMCM 1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value50
Category winnerMCM 1900Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
white floral100%
citrus86%
iris72%
fruity58%
powdery44%
yellow floral30%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Notes
HoneysucklePomeloOrrisJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring8
Summer75
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter25
Day100
Night73
Category winnerMuseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex22
Women78
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,750

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#62,615

PerfumerCorey Newcombe

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMCM 1900Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…

Reviews →

Muse by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of zesty white grapefruit and tart pomelo fruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, a natural heart of sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine petals takes over, giving the blend a sunny garden feel. In the dry-down, earthy orris root and smooth s…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MCM 1900 or Muse?

MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories. MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes; Muse is rated 3.39/5 from 31 votes. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Muse for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MCM 1900 or Muse?

MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, Muse 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MCM 1900 or Muse?

MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, Muse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MCM 1900 and Muse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle.

Is MCM 1900 or Muse better for summer or winter?

For summer, Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. MCM 1900 suits daytime wear; Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MCM 1900 and Muse?

MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. Muse features Honeysuckle, Pomelo, Orris and Jasmine.

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