Success (Eau de Toilette)
44 ratings
From your scent profile
MCM Success Eau de Toilette is a sweet, spicy men's fragrance that pairs bright orange and bergamot with honey, vanilla and leather; it has been discontinued.
Skunky's take: A classic that defies the years; my nose bows in respect.
How does it perform?
From 37 community ratings, all out of 10.
Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.
You will be noticed when you walk into a room.
Looks good without trying too hard.
Blind buy risk
77% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Floral
- Sweet
- Spicy
- Woody
- Oriental
- Animal
- Resinous
- Earthy
Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
EarthyWhat does Success (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
It opens with orange, bergamot and lemon for a fresh citrus lift, quickly sweetened by rose, honey and tobacco. In the heart, vetiver, jasmine, iris and cedar build a floral and woody backbone. The base leaves a resinous, smoky and faintly animal warmth of honey, vanilla, leather, amber and musk.
Longevity is rated very strong and sillage strong. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out. It reads masculine and classic. Fendi Uomo and Ungaro pour L'Homme II have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Orange
- Bergamot
- Rose
First hours
- Vetiver
- Jasmine
- Iris
Towards evening
- Honey
- Musk
- Vanilla
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 42%Autumn
- 39%Winter
- 14%Spring
- 6%Summer
Autumn
Winter
Spring
Summer- Evening31%
- Nighttime25%
- Casual21%
- Office13%
- Daytime10%
Go easy on it for daytime: the sillage is strong.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
62% matchGiorgio for Men V.I.P. Special Reserve (Eau de Toilette)
Giorgio Beverly Hills · 1987
59% matchHabit Rouge Édition Beau Cavalier
Guerlain · 2009
58% matchMetaphore / Metaphore WJ
Calaj · 2020
57% matchUngaro pour L'Homme II (Eau de Toilette)
Emanuel Ungaro · 1992
56% matchOpium (Secret de Parfum)
Yves Saint Laurent · 1992
55% matchArrogance pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)
Arrogance · 1982
55% matchFendi Uomo (Eau de Toilette)
Fendi · 1988
55% matchRêve Indien
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Last updated: October 26, 2026