Fragrance comparison

Douro vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 424 ratings analysed

5 wins

Douro

Penhaligon's

4.16358 votes

Rank #2,446 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #13,049 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Douro takes 5 of 7 categories.

Douro
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Douro5/7

Mackie for Men2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DouroPenhaligon's

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 358 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerDouroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

265 votes

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerDouroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDouro

SillageDouro

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

lavender77%

mossy69%

woody61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderLemonLimeBasilGeraniumMandarin Orange

Heart

NeroliLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossLabdanumMuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Basil and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer92

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex11

Women5

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,446

PerfumerMichael Pickthall

Launched—

Reviews74

Overall rank#13,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerDouroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Douro opens with crisp citrus, lavender and green herbs, then settles into a refined soapy fougere with moss, soft woods and musk. It smells polished rather than flashy. This suits someone who likes classic masculine colognes with a clean, tailored feel. The profile leans fresh, aromatic and dry, with enough mossy de…

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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, Douro or Mackie for Men?

Douro takes 5 of 7 categories. Douro is rated 4.16/5 from 358 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Douro for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Douro or Mackie for Men?

Douro lasts longest (Douro 67/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Douro or Mackie for Men?

Douro projects furthest (Douro 59/100, Mackie for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Douro and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Basil and Geranium.

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

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

What are the notes in Douro and Mackie for Men?

Douro has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Labdanum, Musk 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.