Fragrance comparison

Chopin vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 225 ratings analysed

5 wins

Chopin

Miraculum

4.06159 votes

Rank #30,756 WoodyPatchouli

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55%scent match

Closely related

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #13,121 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chopin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chopin
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chopin5/7

Mackie for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChopinMiraculum

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerChopinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

58%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerChopinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityChopin

SillageChopin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value80

Category winnerChopinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

citrus61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitrusesLavender

Heart

GeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliCedarSandalwood

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring76

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex11

Women16

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,756

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chopin by Miraculum blends crisp lavender with bright citruses before settling into an earthy patchouli and cedar base. Designed as an aromatic fougere for men, it carries a traditional barber-shop clean profile that suits cool spring mornings and professional office wear. Soft florals like geranium balance the sharp …

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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, Chopin or Mackie for Men?

Chopin takes 5 of 7 categories. Chopin is rated 4.06/5 from 159 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Chopin for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chopin or Mackie for Men?

Chopin lasts longest (Chopin 63/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chopin or Mackie for Men?

Projection is very close: Chopin 58/100, Mackie for Men 56/100 for sillage.

Do Chopin and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Chopin or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Chopin and Mackie for Men?

Chopin has top notes of Citruses and Lavender, heart notes of Geranium and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.