Muse vs MCM 1900
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories.
MuseChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM 1900Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Muse1/7
MCM 19006/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MCM 1900
- Community sentiment
- MCM 1900
- Longevity
- MCM 1900
- Sillage & projection
- MCM 1900
- Value for money
- MCM 1900
- Versatility
- Muse
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MCM 1900
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MuseCriminal ElementsMCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.39/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 32%Had 9%Want 58%
4.42/ 5 · 38 votes
Have 46%Had 19%Want 36%
Category winnerMCM 1900Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
29%Like
23%Ok
16%Dislike
10%Hate
31 votes
53%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
38 votes
Category winnerMCM 1900Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMCM 1900
SillageMCM 1900
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMCM 1900Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus86%
iris72%
fruity58%
powdery44%
yellow floral30%
white floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and fruity
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
HoneysucklePomeloOrrisJasmine
No top / heart / base split published
Top
PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Orris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall67
Winter25
Day100
Night73
Spring8
Summer75
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night70
Category winnerMuseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#62,615
PerfumerCorey Newcombe
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#41,750
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMCM 1900Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMuse by Criminal Elements opens with a burst of zesty white grapefruit and tart pomelo fruit that instantly wakes up the senses. As the bright citrus settles, a natural heart of sweet honeysuckle and creamy jasmine petals takes over, giving the blend a sunny garden feel. In the dry-down, earthy orris root and smooth s…
Reviews →MCM 1900 is a vintage fruity white floral with a bright citrus lift, ripe plum and peach, and a warm amber vanilla base. It feels full, feminine, and slightly powdery, with orange blossom, jasmine, orris, woods, musk, patchouli, and vetiver giving the sweetness a more grown-up finish. Community signals point to notice…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Muse or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 takes 6 of 7 categories. Muse is rated 3.39/5 from 31 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose Muse for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM 1900 for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Muse or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, Muse 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Muse or MCM 1900?
MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, Muse 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Muse and MCM 1900 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and fruity accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Orris and Jasmine.
Is Muse or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Muse is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. Muse suits daytime wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Muse and MCM 1900?
Muse features Honeysuckle, Pomelo, Orris and Jasmine. MCM 1900 has top notes of Plum, Peach, Kumquat and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine, Orris and Honeysuckle, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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