Fragrance comparison

27 In Macao vs Verita

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

27 In Macao

LEN Fragrances

3.6780 votes

Rank #25,910 FruityWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Verita

Areej

4.5018 votes

Rank #36,463 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Verita takes 4 of 5 categories.

27 In Macao
Choose it for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Verita
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

27 In Macao1/5

Verita4/5

Ratings & consensus: Verita
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Verita
Sillage & projection: Verita
Value for money: Verita
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 27 In Macao

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27 In MacaoLEN Fragrances

VeritaAreej

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 28%Had 10%Want 62%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

Category winnerVeritaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

24%Like

16%Ok

14%Dislike

9%Hate

80 votes

83%Love

6%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVerita

SillageVerita

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVeritaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

coffee74%

animalic65%

sweet56%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

sweet77%

citrus69%

amber61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fruity, warm spicy and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CoffeeCardamomLitchiPepper

Heart2-4 hrs

GingerPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

PeachAmbergrisVetiver

Top

CardamomMandarinRhubarbCoffee

Heart

GingerAmberMango

Base

VetiverPeach

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Cardamom, Ginger and Peach. Durations are only published for 27 In Macao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men12

Unisex51

Women37

Date 32%Party 25%Casual 23%Work 20%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,910

PerfumerMirella Pomina

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#36,463

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner27 In MacaoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LEN Fragrances 27 In Macao pairs dark roasted coffee with juicy litchi and fleshy peach. The opening packs an assertive punch. A sharp crack of black pepper and green cardamom cuts right through the bitter espresso bean warmth within seconds. As the top notes settle on skin, delicate pink peony and freshly grated ging…

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Verita by Areej opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and juicy mandarin before grounding itself in dark roasted coffee and green cardamom. The initial tartness quickly shifts as tropical mango and spicy ginger enter the mid phase, giving the blend a warm fruity texture that stays vibrant on skin. As the scent settles,…

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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, 27 In Macao or Verita?

Verita takes 4 of 5 categories. 27 In Macao is rated 3.67/5 from 80 votes; Verita is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose 27 In Macao for a fruity and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Verita for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 27 In Macao or Verita?

Verita lasts longest (Verita 100/100, 27 In Macao 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 In Macao or Verita?

Verita projects furthest (Verita 100/100, 27 In Macao 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 In Macao and Verita smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Coffee, Cardamom, Ginger and Peach.

Is 27 In Macao or Verita better for summer or winter?

27 In Macao suits evening wear; Verita suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 In Macao and Verita?

27 In Macao has top notes of Coffee, Cardamom, Litchi and Pepper, heart notes of Ginger and Peony, a base of Peach, Ambergris and Vetiver. Verita has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin, Rhubarb and Coffee, heart notes of Ginger, Amber and Mango, a base of Vetiver and Peach.