MV3 vs Conditional
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MV3 takes 3 of 5 categories.
MV3Choose it for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
ConditionalChoose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MV33/5
Conditional2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- MV3
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Conditional
- Sillage & projection
- MV3
- Value for money
- Conditional
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MV3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MV3MACConditionalPeter AndreWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.68/ 5 · 96 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.25/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 38%Had 17%Want 45%
Category winnerMV3Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate77%Love
18%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
96 votes
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityConditional
SillageMV3
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerConditionalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
leather92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
animalic69%
sweet61%
woody100%
amber88%
green77%
leather65%
aromatic53%
balsamic42%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LeatherTolu BalsamVanilleAmberVetyverJasmineBergamot
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLimeMint
Heart
PapyrusResinJasmineCardamomPatchouliNutmeg
Base
AmberVetyverCashmere WoodVanille
InformationalShared notesVanille, Amber, Vetyver and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring27
Summer23
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,842
PerfumerCecile Krakower
Launched—
Reviews20
Overall rank#62,595
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMV3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMAC MV3 opens with a sharp burst of bergamot that clears quickly, revealing heavy leather wrapped in rich tolu balsam and warm amber. Dark vanilla and earthy vetiver anchor the base, giving the composition a smoky, resinous weight that feels distinctly vintage yet edgy. As the fragrance warms on skin, powdery jasmine…
Reviews →Conditional by Peter Andre kicks off with a crisp burst of bergamot, lime, and crushed mint leaf. That initial citrus sharpness quickly settles into an earthy, dry heart built around papyrus, nutmeg, and green cardamom. As the scent warms on skin, resin and patchouli join the mix, giving the composition a surprisingly…
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, MV3 or Conditional?
MV3 takes 3 of 5 categories. MV3 is rated 4.68/5 from 96 votes; Conditional is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose MV3 for a amber and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Conditional for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, MV3 or Conditional?
They last about the same: Conditional 72/100, MV3 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, MV3 or Conditional?
MV3 projects furthest (MV3 68/100, Conditional 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MV3 and Conditional smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and leather accords. Common notes include Vanille, Amber, Vetyver and Jasmine.
Is MV3 or Conditional better for summer or winter?
Conditional suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MV3 and Conditional?
MV3 features Leather, Tolu Balsam, Vanille, Amber and Vetyver. Conditional has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mint, heart notes of Papyrus, Resin, Jasmine and Cardamom, a base of Amber, Vetyver, Cashmere Wood and Vanille.
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