Fragrance comparison

MGM Grand For Her vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

MGM Grand For Her

MGM Grand

3.9213 votes

Rank #52,632 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #21,097 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 5 of 5 categories.

MGM Grand For Her
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

MGM Grand For Her0/5

Grain de Sable5/5

Ratings & consensus: Grain de Sable
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Grain de Sable

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MGM Grand For HerMGM Grand

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 53%Had 15%Want 32%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerGrain de SableRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

15%Love

69%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PeachSandalwoodMelonCitrusesPatchouliGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Sandalwood, Melon and Citruses. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,097

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerGrain de SableHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A light, sweet fruity chypre with peach and melon over soft sandalwood, patchouli, citrus, and green notes. It comes across feminine, easy to wear, and a little fuzzy in texture rather than sharp or dramatic. On skin, the fruity opening seems to settle into a woody, powdery warmth with a fresh edge. This looks most ap…

Reviews →

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MGM Grand For Her or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable takes 5 of 5 categories. MGM Grand For Her is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose MGM Grand For Her for a woody and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MGM Grand For Her or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, MGM Grand For Her 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MGM Grand For Her or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, MGM Grand For Her 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MGM Grand For Her and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Peach, Sandalwood, Melon and Citruses.

Is MGM Grand For Her or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

MGM Grand For Her suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MGM Grand For Her and Grain de Sable?

MGM Grand For Her features Peach, Sandalwood, Melon, Citruses and Patchouli. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.