Fragrance comparison

Pebenegra vs MV

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

2 wins

Pebenegra

Isnard

4.449 votes

Rank #46,650 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Nimere Parfums

4.1916 votes

Rank #49,376 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pebenegra takes 2 of 4 categories.

Pebenegra
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MV
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Pebenegra2/4

MV1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PebenegraIsnard

MVNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

4.19/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 18%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

38%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMV

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value25

Category winnerPebenegraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

citrus69%

lavender61%

white floral100%

floral92%

amber84%

sweet77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperLavenderBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

CedarClovesElemi resinJasmineLabdanum

Base

VetiverGuaiac WoodOakmoss

Top

ArtemisiaPink PepperBergamot

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliOrchidAlgerian GeraniumHortensia

Base

ChampacaNutmegClovesMuskLabdanumMyrrhPeru BalsamOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cloves, Jasmine and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer43

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,650

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,376

PerfumerMegan Virtanen, Nikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPebenegraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pebenegra opens with a sharp burst of cracked black pepper and bitter bergamot, balanced by fresh lavender. As the fragrance settles, warm cloves and dry cedar resin merge with heavy labdanum. The dry-down anchors into earthy oakmoss and smoky guaiac wood. Built for crisp autumn afternoons, it delivers a raw, historic…

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MV by Nimere Parfums is an ambitious floral composition that leans on a heavy base of champaca, myrrh, and benzoin. Launched in 2015, this unisex fragrance behaves like a vintage-inspired scent, focusing on deep, resinous transitions. It is best suited for cooler evenings when you want a perfume that lingers long and …

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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, Pebenegra or MV?

Pebenegra takes 2 of 4 categories. Pebenegra is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; MV is rated 4.19/5 from 16 votes. Choose Pebenegra for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose MV for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pebenegra or MV?

MV lasts longest (MV 68/100, Pebenegra 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pebenegra or MV?

Projection is very close: Pebenegra 61/100, MV 61/100 for sillage.

Do Pebenegra and MV smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cloves, Jasmine and Labdanum.

Is Pebenegra or MV better for summer or winter?

Pebenegra suits daytime wear; MV suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pebenegra and MV?

Pebenegra has top notes of Black Pepper, Lavender, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Cedar, Cloves, Elemi resin and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. MV has top notes of Artemisia, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Champaca, Nutmeg, Cloves and Musk.