Fragrance comparison

Studio MP2 vs La Danse

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 63 ratings analysed

3 wins

Studio MP2

M. Micallef

3.9062 votes

Rank #27,875 FruityPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

La Danse

Claude Marsal Parfums

5.001 votes

Rank #52,700 FruityFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio MP2 takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Studio MP23/4

La Danse1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: La Danse
Sillage & projection: Studio MP2
Value for money: Studio MP2
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

Studio MP2M. Micallef

La DanseClaude Marsal Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLa Danse

SillageStudio MP2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerStudio MP2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

fresh69%

musky61%

fruity100%

floral92%

white floral84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

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

PeachMelonPlum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCaramel

Top30 to 60 minutes

Mandarin OrangeMelonBergamotPearPeachMagnolia

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineFreesiaOrchidTuberoseVioletPlum

Base4 to 8 hours

MuskVanillaCedarBlackberry

InformationalShared notesPeach, Melon, Plum and Violet. Durations are only published for La Danse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer73

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

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#27,875

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStudio MP2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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La Danse by Claude Marsal Parfums delivers a vibrant rush of crisp fruits and delicate petals designed for everyday polish. The opening presents juicy melon, ripe pear, sweet peach, and tart mandarin orange, brightened by zesty bergamot and lemony magnolia. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts into a lush floral …

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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, Studio MP2 or La Danse?

Studio MP2 takes 3 of 4 categories. Studio MP2 is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes; La Danse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Studio MP2 for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose La Danse for a fruity and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Studio MP2 or La Danse?

La Danse lasts longest (La Danse 87/100, Studio MP2 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Studio MP2 or La Danse?

Studio MP2 projects furthest (Studio MP2 73/100, La Danse 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Studio MP2 and La Danse smell similar?

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

Is Studio MP2 or La Danse better for summer or winter?

Studio MP2 suits daytime wear; La Danse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Studio MP2 and La Danse?

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. La Danse has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Melon, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Cedar and Blackberry.