Fragrance comparison

Between Sheets vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 209 ratings analysed

Between Sheets

Van Gils

3.80143 votes

Rank #11,881 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #13,049 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Between Sheets
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Between Sheets3/7

Mackie for Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Between SheetsVan Gils

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 47%Had 39%Want 14%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerMackie for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBetween Sheets

SillageMackie for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

green61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilLavender

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodVanillaTonka BeanCedarVetiver

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil. Durations are only published for Between Sheets, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall64

Winter23

Day100

Night58

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerBetween SheetsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#13,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerBetween SheetsHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Between Sheets by Van Gils kicks off with a sharp, wake-up spray of lime, mandarin orange, and juicy grapefruit that instantly clears the room. As the citrus sparkle settles, clean green basil and herbal lavender step in, giving the scent a classic shower-fresh appeal reminiscent of an upscale barbershop splash. The d…

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Mackie for Men opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and Mandarin Orange balanced by herbal Basil, Nutmeg, and Bergamot. The citrus top quickly softens into a clean floral heart of Geranium, Violet, and Lily-of-the-Valley. As the fragrance settles on skin, it rests onto a dry woody foundation of Oakmoss, Sanda…

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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, Between Sheets or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Between Sheets is rated 3.80/5 from 143 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Between Sheets for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Between Sheets or Mackie for Men?

Between Sheets lasts longest (Between Sheets 64/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Between Sheets or Mackie for Men?

Projection is very close: Mackie for Men 56/100, Between Sheets 55/100 for sillage.

Do Between Sheets and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil.

Is Between Sheets or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. For winter, Between Sheets is the stronger pick. Between Sheets suits daytime wear; Mackie for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Between Sheets and Mackie for Men?

Between Sheets has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cedar. Mackie for Men has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar.