Fragrance comparison

Poudre d'Epices vs M2

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Poudre d'Epices

Sinfonia di Note

3.4525 votes

Rank #39,197 Warm SpicyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Michael Cinco

4.003 votes

Rank #55,007 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Poudre d'Epices takes 2 of 3 categories.

Poudre d'Epices
Choose it for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
M2
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Poudre d'Epices2/3

M21/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Poudre d'Epices
Sillage & projection: M2
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Poudre d'Epices

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Poudre d'EpicesSinfonia di Note

M2Michael Cinco

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.45/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 26%Had 15%Want 59%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

33%Like

8%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPoudre d'Epices

SillageM2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

musky88%

floral77%

fresh spicy65%

powdery53%

cinnamon42%

amber100%

warm spicy86%

fresh spicy72%

soft spicy58%

aromatic44%

cinnamon30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GeraniumGreen Notes

Heart

SpicesFloral NotesCinnamon

Base

MuskPepperWoodsy Notes

Top

Pink PepperSpicesCardamomCinnamonLemon

Heart

GeraniumOsmanthusJasmineRose

Base

AmberSandalwoodOlibanumGuaiac WoodPatchouliMuskPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Spices, Cinnamon and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#55,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPoudre d'EpicesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Poudre d'Epices opens with a green, fresh-spicy lift, then moves into soft cinnamon, clove-like spice and a light floral haze. It wears as a dry, musky, powdery woody scent rather than a rich amber spice bomb. For shoppers, the key point is balance. It can feel warm and slightly sweet at first, but usually settles clo…

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M2 by Michael Cinco opens with lemon, cardamom, cinnamon and pink pepper, then settles into an ambery, spiced wood base with soft florals in the middle. It reads warm, polished and slightly ceremonial rather than casual. This 2024 release leans unisex, with a clear amber-spice focus that may suit cooler weather, eveni…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Poudre d'Epices or M2?

Poudre d'Epices takes 2 of 3 categories. Poudre d'Epices is rated 3.45/5 from 25 votes; M2 is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Poudre d'Epices for a warm spicy and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose M2 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Poudre d'Epices or M2?

Poudre d'Epices lasts longest (Poudre d'Epices 78/100, M2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Poudre d'Epices or M2?

M2 projects furthest (M2 63/100, Poudre d'Epices 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Poudre d'Epices and M2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Geranium, Spices, Cinnamon and Musk.

Is Poudre d'Epices or M2 better for summer or winter?

Poudre d'Epices suits day or night wear; M2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Poudre d'Epices and M2?

Poudre d'Epices has top notes of Geranium and Green Notes, heart notes of Spices, Floral Notes and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Pepper and Woodsy Notes. M2 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Spices, Cardamom and Cinnamon, heart notes of Geranium, Osmanthus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Olibanum and Guaiac Wood.