Fragrance comparison

Origin vs Mclein

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

3 wins

Origin

Medeau

3.8313 votes

Rank #38,508 FloralPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Mclein

Scents and Style

4.502 votes

Rank #56,838 FreshTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Origin takes 3 of 4 categories.

Origin
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mclein
Choose it for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Origin3/4

Mclein1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginMedeau

McleinScents and Style

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityOrigin

SillageOrigin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMcleinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

powdery92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

rose69%

fresh61%

fresh100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

green77%

sweet69%

aquatic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ElderberryBergamotRoseGreen Notes

Heart

CyclamenPeonyJasmineCalla LilyOrris RootCedar

Base

VanillaHeliotropeAmberwoodCashmere Musk

Top

PapayaGreen NotesGreen ApplePetitgrainTeaMandarin OrangeCardamom

Heart

Red BerriesWater NotesVioletPepperOrris RootPine TreeRosemaryJasmine

Base

Green TeaSandalwoodBergamotOakmossAmberIrisHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,508

PerfumerAllison Stubbings, Azzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#56,838

PerfumerKazu Glen Diaz

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOriginHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Origin by Medeau is a soft floral with a refreshing green-citrus opening, a powdery flower heart, and a gentle vanilla-musk dry-down. The single supplied wearer review describes it as sweet, feminine, easy to use every day, and lasting through the day. It should suit someone who wants a polished floral signature scent…

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Mclein by Scents and Style is an ambitious Oriental Woody release for men. Launched in 2023, it relies on a complex pyramid featuring bright papaya, green apple, and petitgrain. The heart balances spicy nutmeg and pepper with floral violet and jasmine, grounded by sandalwood and oakmoss. It is a versatile choice for t…

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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, Origin or Mclein?

Origin takes 3 of 4 categories. Origin is rated 3.83/5 from 13 votes; Mclein is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Origin for a floral and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mclein for a fresh and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Origin or Mclein?

Origin lasts longest (Origin 68/100, Mclein 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Origin or Mclein?

Origin projects furthest (Origin 54/100, Mclein 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Origin and Mclein smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Green Notes, Jasmine and Orris Root.

Is Origin or Mclein better for summer or winter?

Origin suits daytime wear; Mclein suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Origin and Mclein?

Origin has top notes of Elderberry, Bergamot, Rose and Green Notes, heart notes of Cyclamen, Peony, Jasmine and Calla Lily, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope, Amberwood and Cashmere Musk. Mclein has top notes of Papaya, Green Notes, Green Apple and Petitgrain, heart notes of Red Berries, Water Notes, Violet and Pepper, a base of Green Tea, Sandalwood, Bergamot and Oakmoss.