Fragrance comparison

MCM 1900 vs Xanadu

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

5 wins

MCM 1900

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.4238 votes

Rank #37,247 White FloralFruity

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72%scent match

Closely related

Xanadu

Paradis des Sens

4.2744 votes

Rank #23,310 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories.

MCM 1900
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Xanadu
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MCM 19005/7

Xanadu2/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM 1900
Community sentiment: MCM 1900
Longevity: Xanadu
Sillage & projection: MCM 1900
Value for money: MCM 1900
Versatility: MCM 1900
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Xanadu

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich

XanaduParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%

4.27/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 31%Had 2%Want 67%

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

59%Love

20%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityXanadu

SillageMCM 1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value58

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%

citrus91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

powdery65%

fresh56%

Scent match72%Closely related · both white floral, fruity and citrus

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

Top20-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Xanadu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring8

Summer75

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter77

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMCM 1900Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

Men7

Unisex44

Women48

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,247

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,310

PerfumerPhilippine Courtière

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerXanaduHigher 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…

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Paradis des Sens Xanadu delivers an invigorating burst of fresh summer fruit anchored by velvety florals. The peach hits immediately. It lands on skin like chilled nectarine slices splashed with tart Italian bergamot and sweet mandarin orange peel. You get about three minutes of sharp alcohol lift before the perfume b…

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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, MCM 1900 or Xanadu?

MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories. MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes; Xanadu is rated 4.27/5 from 44 votes. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Xanadu for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MCM 1900 or Xanadu?

They last about the same: Xanadu 71/100, MCM 1900 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, MCM 1900 or Xanadu?

MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, Xanadu 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MCM 1900 and Xanadu smell similar?

Closely related: a 72% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Peach, Mandarin Orange, Orange Blossom and Jasmine.

Is MCM 1900 or Xanadu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MCM 1900 and Xanadu?

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. Xanadu has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanilla and Amber.