Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Sensuel vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,157 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #54,621 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 3 of 3 categories.

Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

Vetiver Sensuel3/3

MCM Blue Silver0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vetiver Sensuel
Sillage & projection: Vetiver Sensuel
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver SensuelMancera

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVetiver Sensuel

SillageVetiver Sensuel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

Top

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#54,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

Reviews →

MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…

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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, Vetiver Sensuel or MCM Blue Silver?

Vetiver Sensuel takes 3 of 3 categories. Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, Vetiver Sensuel or MCM Blue Silver?

Vetiver Sensuel lasts longest (Vetiver Sensuel 70/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vetiver Sensuel or MCM Blue Silver?

Vetiver Sensuel projects furthest (Vetiver Sensuel 57/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Sensuel and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Patchouli.

Is Vetiver Sensuel or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Sensuel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vetiver Sensuel and MCM Blue Silver?

Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.