Fragrance comparison

Berrylicious vs Macadam

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 199 ratings analysed

Berrylicious

Private Mood

3.7352 votes

Rank #22,063 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Macadam

Il Profvmo

3.74147 votes

Rank #14,063 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macadam takes 7 of 7 categories.

Berrylicious
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Macadam
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Berrylicious0/7

Macadam7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BerryliciousPrivate Mood

MacadamIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

3.74/ 5 · 147 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

Category winnerMacadamRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

29%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

40%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerMacadamMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMacadam

SillageMacadam

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMacadamBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

vanilla65%

white floral53%

fresh42%

floral100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

rose69%

fruity61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Lemon BlossomSweet Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Red BerriesWhite Rose

Base3 to 5 hours

Vanilla

Top

PeachHoneySweet Orange

Heart

MyrrhWhite RosePeonyIndian JasmineMagnoliaGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PitahayaSandalwoodPatchouliMuskCoconut

InformationalShared notesSweet Orange and White Rose. Durations are only published for Berrylicious, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall46

Winter29

Day100

Night24

Spring48

Summer24

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night23

Category winnerMacadamMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,063

PerfumerCristian Cavagna

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#14,063

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMacadamHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Berrylicious by Private Mood is a sweet and fruity perfume built around a playful contrast of bright citrus and gourmand sweetness. The scent opens with sunny sweet orange and delicate lemon blossom, creating a fresh, cheerful introduction. Soon, a vibrant burst of red berries takes center stage, accompanied by a soft…

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Macadam by Il Profvmo is a fruity oriental floral that many wearers compare to Chopard Casmir, but lighter, creamier, and easier to wear. It opens with juicy peach and a honeyed orange glow, then settles into soft florals. What stands out is a gentle, sweet pitahaya (dragonfruit) tone that can feel powdery, like a mac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Berrylicious or Macadam?

Macadam takes 7 of 7 categories. Berrylicious is rated 3.73/5 from 52 votes; Macadam is rated 3.74/5 from 147 votes. Choose Berrylicious for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Macadam for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Berrylicious or Macadam?

Macadam lasts longest (Macadam 74/100, Berrylicious 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Berrylicious or Macadam?

Macadam projects furthest (Macadam 58/100, Berrylicious 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Berrylicious and Macadam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Sweet Orange and White Rose.

Is Berrylicious or Macadam better for summer or winter?

For summer, Berrylicious is the stronger pick. For winter, Macadam is the stronger pick. Berrylicious suits daytime wear; Macadam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Berrylicious and Macadam?

Berrylicious has top notes of Lemon Blossom and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Red Berries and White Rose, a base of Vanilla. Macadam has top notes of Peach, Honey and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Myrrh, White Rose, Peony and Indian Jasmine, a base of Pitahaya, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Musk.