Fragrance comparison

Persian vs Studio MP2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Persian

Swiss Arabian

4.254 votes

Rank #57,021 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Studio MP2

M. Micallef

3.9062 votes

Rank #27,875 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio MP2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Persian
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Studio MP2
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Persian1/4

Studio MP23/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Studio MP2
Sillage & projection: Studio MP2
Value for money: Persian
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Studio MP2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PersianSwiss Arabian

Studio MP2M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 12%Had 2%Want 86%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityStudio MP2

SillageStudio MP2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value67

Category winnerPersianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMagnoliaMelonPeachTangerine

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyOrchidFreesiaJasminePlumRoseTuberoseViolet

Base

BlackberryCedarMuskVanilla

Top

PeachMelonPlum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared notesMelon, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring55

Summer73

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,021

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#27,875

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStudio MP2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Persian by Swiss Arabian is a floral fruity scent for women built around a vibrant mix of melon, peach, and tangerine. It opens with bright citrus energy before settling into a layered bouquet of jasmine, rose, and tuberose. This everyday fragrance works beautifully for spring daytime wear, providing a light and refre…

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Studio MP2 by M. Micallef is a gourmand creation centered on a juicy peach and melon opening. The heart introduces a soft violet and rose floral character that sits against a rich base of vanilla and caramel. It is a sweet, powdery scent designed for daily wear when you want a touch of playful fruit and warmth on your…

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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, Persian or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Persian is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Studio MP2 is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes. Choose Persian for a floral and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Studio MP2 for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Persian or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 lasts longest (Studio MP2 74/100, Persian 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Persian or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 projects furthest (Studio MP2 73/100, Persian 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Persian and Studio MP2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Melon, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Plum.

Is Persian or Studio MP2 better for summer or winter?

Persian suits day or night wear; Studio MP2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Persian and Studio MP2?

Persian has top notes of Bergamot, Magnolia, Melon and Peach, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Orchid, Freesia and Jasmine, a base of Blackberry, Cedar, Musk and Vanilla. Studio MP2 has top notes of Peach, Melon and Plum, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel.