Fragrance comparison

Mugler Show vs MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 177 ratings analysed

4 wins

Mugler Show

Mugler

3.71174 votes

Rank #14,941 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA

Toni Cabal

4.333 votes

Rank #53,387 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mugler Show takes 4 of 4 categories.

Mugler Show
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mugler Show4/4

MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mugler ShowMugler

MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERAToni Cabal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 174 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 36%Had 9%Want 55%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

174 votes

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMugler Show

SillageMugler Show

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMugler ShowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus83%

musky65%

powdery48%

fresh spicy30%

citrus100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Magnolia

Base4-6 hrs

White Musk

Top

PearItalian MandarinBergamotGinger

Heart

Jasmine SambacMagnoliaRose

Base

AmberVirginia CedarWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Magnolia and White Musk. Durations are only published for Mugler Show, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex8

Women89

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#53,387

PerfumerToni Cabal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMugler ShowHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Show is a bright, uplifting floral Eau de Toilette that trades the brand's legendary drama for crisp, sunlit simplicity. The composition opens with a lively splash of tart bergamot that provides an invigorating citrus wake-up call before settling into a dewy heart of fresh magnolia petals. As the scent warms on…

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Toni Cabal's Madame Butterfly Opera opens with a bright splash of Italian mandarin and crisp pear, backed immediately by a sharp kick of fresh ginger. It quickly settles into a clean, slightly sweet white floral heart dominated by magnolia and jasmine sambac. The fragrance projects a breezy, uplifting energy that feel…

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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, Mugler Show or MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA?

Mugler Show takes 4 of 4 categories. Mugler Show is rated 3.71/5 from 174 votes; MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Mugler Show for a floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mugler Show or MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA?

Mugler Show lasts longest (Mugler Show 60/100, MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mugler Show or MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA?

Mugler Show projects furthest (Mugler Show 63/100, MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mugler Show and MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Magnolia and White Musk.

Is Mugler Show or MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA better for summer or winter?

Mugler Show suits daytime wear; MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mugler Show and MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA?

Mugler Show has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, a base of White Musk. MADAME BUTTERFLY OPERA has top notes of Pear, Italian Mandarin, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Magnolia and Rose, a base of Amber, Virginia Cedar and White Musk.