Fragrance comparison

Mmmm... vs Van Cleef

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,917 ratings analysed

Mmmm...

Juliette Has A Gun

3.655,682 votes

Rank #3,821 PowderySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Van Cleef

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.121,235 votes

Rank #721 AromaticSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mmmm...
Choose it for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.
Van Cleef
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Mmmm...1/7

Van Cleef5/7

Ratings & consensus: Van Cleef
Community sentiment: Van Cleef
Longevity: Van Cleef
Sillage & projection: Van Cleef
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Mmmm...
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Van Cleef

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mmmm...Juliette Has A Gun

Van CleefVan Cleef & Arpels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 5,682 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 1,235 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerVan CleefRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

37%Like

14%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

5,165 votes

43%Love

41%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,235 votes

Category winnerVan CleefMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityVan Cleef

SillageVan Cleef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

white floral77%

fruity69%

caramel61%

aromatic100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

balsamic77%

vanilla69%

green61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both sweet and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RaspberryGeraniumNeroli

Heart

TuberoseIrisJasmine SambacOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaCaramelSandalwoodHeliotropeWhite MuskPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

MarigoldGalbanumNeroliRaspberryBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

GeraniumOrange BlossomJasmineRose

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Geranium, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Van Cleef, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerMmmm...Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex7

Women92

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,821

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews376

Overall rank#721

PerfumerPascal Giraux

Launched—

Reviews104

Category winnerVan CleefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mmmm... by Juliette Has A Gun creates a soft, gourmand cloud anchored by prominent raspberry and warm vanilla. Launched in 2016, this unisex scent balances fruity top notes with a floral heart of tuberose and iris. It performs best during cooler autumn days or casual indoor settings, offering a cozy, intimate experien…

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Van Cleef by Van Cleef & Arpels delivers a bold, golden warmth reminiscent of classic 1990s perfumery. The fragrance opens with an intriguing herbal splash of bitter galbanum and marigold petals, brightened by tart raspberry and sunny bergamot. As the initial sharp green bite softens, a generous bouquet of spicy geran…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mmmm... or Van Cleef?

Van Cleef takes 5 of 7 categories. Mmmm... is rated 3.65/5 from 5,682 votes; Van Cleef is rated 4.12/5 from 1,235 votes. Choose Mmmm... for a powdery and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Van Cleef for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Mmmm... or Van Cleef?

Van Cleef lasts longest (Van Cleef 79/100, Mmmm... 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mmmm... or Van Cleef?

Van Cleef projects furthest (Van Cleef 72/100, Mmmm... 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mmmm... and Van Cleef smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and vanilla accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Geranium, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Mmmm... or Van Cleef better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mmmm... is the stronger pick. For winter, Mmmm... is the stronger pick. Van Cleef suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mmmm... and Van Cleef?

Mmmm... has top notes of Raspberry, Geranium and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Iris, Jasmine Sambac and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Caramel, Sandalwood and Heliotrope. Van Cleef has top notes of Marigold, Galbanum, Neroli and Raspberry, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Cedar.