Fragrance comparison

Mimosa Myrrh vs MCM Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Mimosa Myrrh

Marissa Zappas

4.1422 votes

Rank #22,851 PowderyAmber

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17%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

MCM Gold

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1527 votes

Rank #33,614 SweetWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Gold takes 4 of 5 categories.

Mimosa Myrrh
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MCM Gold
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mimosa Myrrh1/5

MCM Gold4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mimosa MyrrhMarissa Zappas

MCM GoldMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 45%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerMCM GoldRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

30%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMCM Gold

SillageMCM Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMCM GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

vanilla69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

woody92%

white floral84%

yellow floral77%

honey69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

HeliotropeBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

MimosaCassisCardamom

Base3 to 5 hours

MyrrhVanillaMuskTonka Bean

Top

PassionfruitMelonTangerineCassisWatermelon

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmineMimosaClovesCinnamonRoseViolet

Base

HoneyLabdanumCedarMyrrhVetiverTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Cassis, Myrrh and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Mimosa Myrrh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night57

Spring67

Summer22

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night56

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex55

Women36

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,851

PerfumerMarissa Zappas

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#33,614

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMimosa MyrrhHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mimosa Myrrh by Marissa Zappas offers a distinctive balance between fluffy yellow floral powder and resinous base notes. It opens with an unusual pairing of almond-tinged heliotrope and bright bergamot. The scent develops into a soft heart of yellow mimosa blossoms, tart cassis, and spicy cardamom. In the dry-down, re…

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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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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, Mimosa Myrrh or MCM Gold?

MCM Gold takes 4 of 5 categories. Mimosa Myrrh is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes; MCM Gold is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Mimosa Myrrh for a powdery and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MCM Gold for a sweet and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mimosa Myrrh or MCM Gold?

MCM Gold lasts longest (MCM Gold 68/100, Mimosa Myrrh 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mimosa Myrrh or MCM Gold?

MCM Gold projects furthest (MCM Gold 69/100, Mimosa Myrrh 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mimosa Myrrh and MCM Gold smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Cassis, Myrrh and Vanilla.

Is Mimosa Myrrh or MCM Gold better for summer or winter?

Mimosa Myrrh suits daytime wear; MCM Gold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mimosa Myrrh and MCM Gold?

Mimosa Myrrh has top notes of Heliotrope and Bergamot, heart notes of Mimosa, Cassis and Cardamom, a base of Myrrh, Vanilla, Musk and Tonka Bean. 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.