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Merveilles & Fleurs vs Fancy

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

Updated 15 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Merveilles & Fleurs takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Merveilles & Fleurs

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking.

  • Fancy

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Merveilles & Fleurs3/4
Fancy1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Merveilles & Fleurs
Sillage & projection
Fancy
Value for money
Merveilles & Fleurs
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Merveilles & Fleurs

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Merveilles & FleursWeil
FancyChris Adams
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 35%Had 6%Want 59%
3.42/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

17%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate92
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityMerveilles & Fleurs

SillageFancy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMerveilles & FleursBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity90%
sweet80%
vanilla70%
yellow floral60%
tuberose50%
fruity100%
sweet90%
woody80%
powdery70%
yellow floral60%
white floral50%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PeachPlumVioletOrange Blossom
Heart
JasmineYlang-YlangTuberose
Base
VanillaWhite MuskSandalwood
Top15-30 mins
PlumLemonPineappleApple TreePeachRaspberry
Heart2-3 hrs
Ylang-YlangRoseVioletJasmineOrange Blossom
Base4-5+ hrs
SandalwoodWhite MuskOakmoss
InformationalShared notesPeach, Plum, Violet and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Fancy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100
Summer100
Fall40
Winter40
Day100
Night29
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex17
Women83
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#59,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMerveilles & FleursHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merveilles & Fleurs by Weil opens with a burst of sweet plum and juicy peach, immediately cut by the powdery coolness of violet. Unlike modern gourmands that rely heavily on synthetic sugar, this fragrance leans into a traditional, thick fruitiness that feels rich and slightly vintage. As it settles on the skin, the i…

Reviews →

Fancy opens with a sudden, juicy burst of purple plum, ripe peach, and tart raspberry. A bright splash of lemon cuts through the immediate sweetness. The first minute smells loud and fruity, reminiscent of a chilled summer fruit bowl. Soon, the sharp edges soften. Powdery violet, creamy ylang-ylang, and clean jasmine …

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, Merveilles & Fleurs or Fancy?

Merveilles & Fleurs takes 3 of 4 categories. Merveilles & Fleurs is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Fancy is rated 3.42/5 from 12 votes. Choose Merveilles & Fleurs for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Choose Fancy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merveilles & Fleurs or Fancy?

Merveilles & Fleurs lasts longest (Merveilles & Fleurs 60/100, Fancy 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merveilles & Fleurs or Fancy?

Fancy projects furthest (Fancy 55/100, Merveilles & Fleurs 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merveilles & Fleurs and Fancy smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Plum, Violet and Orange Blossom.

Is Merveilles & Fleurs or Fancy better for summer or winter?

Fancy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merveilles & Fleurs and Fancy?

Merveilles & Fleurs has top notes of Peach, Plum, Violet and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Vanilla, White Musk and Sandalwood. Fancy has top notes of Plum, Lemon, Pineapple and Apple Tree, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Oakmoss.

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