Fragrance comparison

MCM Gold vs Spring in Provence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

6 wins

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #31,795 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Spring in Provence

Celine Dion

4.0369 votes

Rank #27,932 PowderyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Gold takes 6 of 7 categories.

MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spring in Provence
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MCM Gold6/7

Spring in Provence1/7

Ratings & consensus: MCM Gold
Community sentiment: MCM Gold
Longevity: MCM Gold
Sillage & projection: MCM Gold
Value for money: MCM Gold
Versatility: MCM Gold
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spring in Provence

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Spring in ProvenceCeline Dion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

4.03/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 27%Had 34%Want 39%

Category winnerMCM GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

29%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerMCM GoldMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMCM Gold

SillageMCM Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value94

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both yellow floral, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPassionfruitCoriander

Heart2-3 hrs

HoneysuckleMimosaViolet

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Mimosa, Violet and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Spring in Provence, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Spring100

Summer29

Fall12

Winter0

Day100

Night15

Category winnerMCM GoldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#27,932

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSpring in ProvenceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MCM Gold is a warm, fruity white floral with honeyed softness, melon freshness, mimosa, and a prominent tuberose heart. Reviewers often compare it to Givenchy Amarige, but describe MCM Gold as lighter, softer, and more watery in feel. It suits shoppers who enjoy feminine 1990s florals with sweetness and presence. Samp…

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Celine Dion Spring in Provence is a breezy floral Eau de Toilette designed around the fresh tranquility of blooming meadows. The scent opens with an invigorating splash of Italian bergamot and bright passionfruit, immediately sharpened by a pinch of aromatic coriander seed. At the heart, honeyed honeysuckle and powder…

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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 Gold or Spring in Provence?

MCM Gold takes 6 of 7 categories. MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Spring in Provence is rated 4.03/5 from 69 votes. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spring in Provence for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MCM Gold or Spring in Provence?

MCM Gold lasts longest (MCM Gold 68/100, Spring in Provence 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MCM Gold or Spring in Provence?

MCM Gold projects furthest (MCM Gold 69/100, Spring in Provence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MCM Gold and Spring in Provence smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share yellow floral, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Mimosa, Violet and Vetiver.

Is MCM Gold or Spring in Provence better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spring in Provence is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM Gold is the stronger pick. MCM Gold suits daytime wear; Spring in Provence suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MCM Gold and Spring in Provence?

MCM Gold has top notes of Passionfruit, Melon, Tangerine and Cassis, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Mimosa, a base of Honey, Labdanum, Cedar and Myrrh. Spring in Provence has top notes of Bergamot, Passionfruit and Coriander, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Mimosa and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).