MAC MV3
The smell in short
It smells mostly amber and leather. Coriander and leather at the top, jasmine and leather in the middle and amber and benzoin at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
MV3 notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
MAC MV3 in detail
MAC is the house behind MV3.
What MV3 costs
In Europe it costs about €8, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles and Lancôme Variety.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by leather and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and leather smells and notes like jasmine and amber. Less obvious notes include mandarin orange, orange blossom and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.56 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Tom Ford Soleil De Feu.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in winter. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, spring and summer. Its warm smell feels best when the weather is cold.
When in the day to wear MV3
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its amber side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Lancôme Variety is a lighter match.
Other MAC perfumes
This house has 19 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Turquatic, Velvet Teddy and Shadescents Creme d'Nude.
If you like MV3, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Jean Desprez Bal A Versailles (10 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (9 shared notes), Slava Zaitsev Maroussia (7 shared notes) and Tom Ford Soleil De Feu (9 shared notes).
Quick answers
Can men wear MV3?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
How long does MV3 last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.