Fragrance comparison

The Mauve vs Art collection 202 Man

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Art collection 202 Man

M. Micallef

2.859 votes

Rank #53,576 WoodyMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art collection 202 Man takes 2 of 3 categories.

The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Art collection 202 Man
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

The Mauve1/3

Art collection 202 Man2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Art collection 202 Man
Sillage & projection: Art collection 202 Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Mauve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MauveThe Sum

Art collection 202 ManM. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

2.85/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 5%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityArt collection 202 Man

SillageArt collection 202 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

woody100%

mossy92%

earthy84%

amber77%

musky69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderTea LeafOak

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonLavender

Heart

PatchouliNutmeg

Base

OakmossAmberWhite MuskOak

InformationalShared notesLavender and Oak. 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

Summer71

Fall86

Winter71

Day100

Night44

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,576

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerThe MauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Mauve opens with a sharp burst of herbal lavender backed by bitter tea leaf. As the initial spray settles, dry oakwood emerges underneath the aromatic top notes, giving the composition a grounded, mossy structure. It wears best on cool, overcast spring mornings or in quiet office environments where loud projection…

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Art Collection 202 Man is a woody aromatic fragrance from M. Micallef that balances bright citrus with earthy undertones. It features a crisp opening of lemon and lavender that quickly transitions into a heart of patchouli and spicy nutmeg. This composition offers a grounded feel that suits daily wear throughout the y…

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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, The Mauve or Art collection 202 Man?

Art collection 202 Man takes 2 of 3 categories. The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; Art collection 202 Man is rated 2.85/5 from 9 votes. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Art collection 202 Man for a woody and mossy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mauve or Art collection 202 Man?

Art collection 202 Man lasts longest (Art collection 202 Man 87/100, The Mauve 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, The Mauve or Art collection 202 Man?

Art collection 202 Man projects furthest (Art collection 202 Man 58/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mauve and Art collection 202 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is The Mauve or Art collection 202 Man better for summer or winter?

The Mauve suits daytime wear; Art collection 202 Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mauve and Art collection 202 Man?

The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak. Art collection 202 Man has top notes of Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Patchouli and Nutmeg, a base of Oakmoss, Amber, White Musk and Oak.