Fragrance comparison

Silver Light vs Studio MP2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Silver Light

Linn Young

3.2958 votes

Rank #21,085 SweetPatchouli

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28%scent match

Clearly different

5 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 5 of 7 categories.

Silver Light
Choose it for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Studio MP2
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Silver Light2/7

Studio MP25/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Silver LightLinn Young

Studio MP2M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.29/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 30%Had 25%Want 45%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

Category winnerStudio MP2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

31%Dislike

7%Hate

58 votes

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerStudio MP2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate57

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityStudio MP2

SillageStudio MP2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSilver LightBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

patchouli92%

caramel84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

honey61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Cotton CandyJasmineCoconutBergamotCassisMelonMandarin Orange

Heart

HoneyApricotPlumPeachOrchidLily-of-the-ValleyRed BerriesRose

Base

PatchouliCaramelDark ChocolateAmberVanillaTonka BeanMusk

Top

PeachMelonPlum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared notesMelon, Plum, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring37

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer73

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerStudio MP2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#27,875

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSilver LightHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Light by Linn Young opens with a sharp burst of spun cotton candy, juicy melon, and tangy cassis. Bright bergamot and sweet mandarin orange cut through the initial sugary blast, giving the top notes a fruity pop. The scent soon shifts into a heavy heart of dark honey, ripe plum, and soft jasmine. Deep patchoul…

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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, Silver Light or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 takes 5 of 7 categories. Silver Light is rated 3.29/5 from 58 votes; Studio MP2 is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes. Choose Silver Light for a sweet and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Studio MP2 for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Silver Light or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 lasts longest (Studio MP2 74/100, Silver Light 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Light or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 projects furthest (Studio MP2 73/100, Silver Light 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Silver Light and Studio MP2 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Melon, Plum, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Silver Light or Studio MP2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Studio MP2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Silver Light is the stronger pick. Studio MP2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Silver Light and Studio MP2?

Silver Light has top notes of Cotton Candy, Jasmine, Coconut and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Apricot, Plum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Dark Chocolate and Amber. 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.