Fragrance comparison

The Mauve vs True Force

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

The Mauve

The Sum

4.0425 votes

Rank #49,845 LavenderWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

True Force

Avon

3.94211 votes

Rank #29,024 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Force takes 4 of 6 categories.

The Mauve
Choose it for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
True Force
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Mauve2/6

True Force4/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The MauveThe Sum

True ForceAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

3.94/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 34%Had 48%Want 19%

Category winnerTrue ForceRating 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

24%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

211 votes

Category winnerThe MauveMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityTrue Force

SillageTrue Force

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value66

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

lavender84%

musky77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both lavender, aromatic and woody

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

LavenderTangerine

Heart

SageCorianderNutmeg

Base

SuedeOakPatchouliMuskAmber

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

Summer74

Fall72

Winter41

Day100

Night44

Category winnerThe MauveMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,845

PerfumerJosh Meyer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,024

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTrue ForceHigher 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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Avon True Force opens with a sharp burst of lavender and sweet tangerine. As the citrus settles, sage and coriander bring an earthy, herbal body that grounds the top notes. The base lingers with soft suede, oak, and patchouli, creating a dry woodiness on skin. It fits crisp spring mornings and casual weekend errands o…

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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 True Force?

True Force takes 4 of 6 categories. The Mauve is rated 4.04/5 from 25 votes; True Force is rated 3.94/5 from 211 votes. Choose The Mauve for a lavender and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose True Force for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, The Mauve or True Force?

They last about the same: True Force 59/100, The Mauve 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, The Mauve or True Force?

True Force projects furthest (True Force 52/100, The Mauve 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Mauve and True Force smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share lavender, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender and Oak.

Is The Mauve or True Force better for summer or winter?

For summer, True Force is the stronger pick. For winter, The Mauve is the stronger pick. The Mauve suits daytime wear; True Force suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Mauve and True Force?

The Mauve features Lavender, Tea Leaf and Oak. True Force has top notes of Lavender and Tangerine, heart notes of Sage, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Suede, Oak, Patchouli and Musk.