Fragrance comparison

Must II vs So Pretty

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,305 ratings analysed

4 wins

Must II

Cartier

4.33324 votes

Rank #3,204 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

So Pretty

Cartier

4.18981 votes

Rank #1,904 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Must II takes 4 of 7 categories.

Must II
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
So Pretty
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Must II4/7

So Pretty2/7

Ratings & consensus: Must II
Community sentiment: Must II
Longevity: Must II
Sillage & projection: Must II
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: So Pretty
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: So Pretty

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Must IICartier

So PrettyCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 324 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 981 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerMust IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

324 votes

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

981 votes

Category winnerMust IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMust II

SillageMust II

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

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

floral77%

citrus69%

earthy61%

woody100%

powdery92%

earthy84%

rose77%

iris69%

fruity61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HiacynthTarragonMandarin OrangeBergamotPeachLemon

Heart

NarcissusOrris RootJasmineCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodCedarMusk

Top

BlackberryPeachNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseIrisOrris RootOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossSandalwoodVetiverMuskBenzoinCedar

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Orris Root. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter82

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSo PrettyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,204

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews33

Overall rank#1,904

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerSo PrettyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cartier Must II opens with a sharp burst of bitter tarragon, citrusy bergamot, and crisp hyacinth. As the top notes settle, the fragrance turns into a cool green floral arrangement dominated by powdery narcissus, earthy orris root, and jasmine. The drydown reveals a classic 1990s oakmoss and dry vetiver foundation, an…

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So Pretty by Cartier opens with a sharp burst of blackberry, neroli, and mandarin orange. As the bright citrus recedes, a structured heart of rose and powdery iris takes over, grounded by an earthy base of oakmoss and sandalwood. It sits clean and crisp on cool spring mornings, giving off a refined, tailored aesthetic…

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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, Must II or So Pretty?

Must II takes 4 of 7 categories. Must II is rated 4.33/5 from 324 votes; So Pretty is rated 4.18/5 from 981 votes. Choose Must II for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose So Pretty for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Must II or So Pretty?

Must II lasts longest (Must II 74/100, So Pretty 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Must II or So Pretty?

Must II projects furthest (Must II 67/100, So Pretty 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Must II and So Pretty smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Peach and Orris Root.

Is Must II or So Pretty better for summer or winter?

For summer, Must II is the stronger pick. For winter, So Pretty is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Must II and So Pretty?

Must II has top notes of Hiacynth, Tarragon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris Root, Jasmine and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Cedar. So Pretty has top notes of Blackberry, Peach, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Iris, Orris Root and Orchid, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Musk.