MCM 1900 vs No Rules
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories.
MCM 1900Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
No RulesChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM 19005/7
No Rules2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MCM 1900
- Community sentiment
- MCM 1900
- Longevity
- MCM 1900
- Sillage & projection
- MCM 1900
- Value for money
- MCM 1900
- Versatility
- No Rules
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- No Rules
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation MunichNo RulesNicole RichieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.42/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%
3.78/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%
Category winnerMCM 1900Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate53%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
19%Love
59%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMCM 1900
SillageMCM 1900
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMCM 1900Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
Top
KumquatWild BerriesAlmond BlossomOrange Blossom
Heart
FrangipaniCoconut NectarJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesKumquat, Orange Blossom, Jasmine 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 seasonSpring8
Summer75
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night70
Spring100
Summer84
Fall48
Winter20
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNo RulesMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,872
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#13,981
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews39
Category winnerNo RulesHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMCM 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 →No Rules by Nicole Richie is a floral fruity composition launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant kumquat and almond blossom, leading into a tropical heart of frangipani, coconut nectar, and jasmine. The base features Madagascar vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a bohemian, carefree vibe that perform…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, MCM 1900 or No Rules?
MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories. MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes; No Rules is rated 3.78/5 from 74 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 No Rules for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MCM 1900 or No Rules?
MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MCM 1900 or No Rules?
MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MCM 1900 and No Rules smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Vanilla.
Is MCM 1900 or No Rules better for summer or winter?
For summer, No Rules is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. MCM 1900 suits daytime wear; No Rules suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MCM 1900 and No Rules?
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. No Rules has top notes of Kumquat, Wild Berries, Almond Blossom and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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