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No Rules vs MCM 1900

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • No Rules

    Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • MCM 1900

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

No Rules2/7
MCM 19005/7
Ratings & consensus
MCM 1900
Community sentiment
MCM 1900
Longevity
MCM 1900
Sillage & projection
MCM 1900
Value for money
MCM 1900
Versatility
No Rules
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
No Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
No RulesNicole Richie
MCM 1900MCM - Mode Creation Munich
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 74 votes
Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%
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 hate
19%Love
59%Like
3%Ok
19%Dislike
0%Hate

74 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
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate70
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityMCM 1900

SillageMCM 1900

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value57
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMCM 1900Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
vanilla77%
sweet69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
fruity92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
woody69%
sweet61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
KumquatWild BerriesAlmond BlossomOrange Blossom
Heart
FrangipaniCoconut NectarJasmine
Base
Madagascar VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
PlumPeachKumquatMandarin OrangeOrangeBlack Currant
Heart
Orange BlossomJasmineOrrisHoneysuckleRoseYellow Water Lily
Base
AmberVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesKumquat, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla. 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
Summer84
Fall48
Winter20
Day100
Night48
Spring8
Summer75
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night70
Category winnerNo RulesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex14
Women86
Men0
Unisex22
Women78
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,981

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#41,872

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

No Rules by Nicole Richie is a floral fruity composition launched in 2014. It opens with vibrant kumquat and almond blossom, leading into a tropical heart of frangipani, coconut nectar, and jasmine. The base features Madagascar vanilla, musk, and sandalwood. This fragrance offers a bohemian, carefree vibe that perform…

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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…

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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, No Rules or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 takes 5 of 7 categories. No Rules is rated 3.78/5 from 74 votes; MCM 1900 is rated 4.42/5 from 38 votes. Choose No Rules for a floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. 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, No Rules or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 lasts longest (MCM 1900 70/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, No Rules or MCM 1900?

MCM 1900 projects furthest (MCM 1900 61/100, No Rules 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do No Rules and MCM 1900 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Kumquat, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Madagascar Vanilla.

Is No Rules or MCM 1900 better for summer or winter?

For summer, No Rules is the stronger pick. For winter, MCM 1900 is the stronger pick. No Rules suits daytime wear; MCM 1900 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in No Rules and MCM 1900?

No Rules has top notes of Kumquat, Wild Berries, Almond Blossom and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Frangipani, Coconut Nectar and Jasmine, a base of Madagascar Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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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