Fragrance comparison

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 271 ratings analysed

3 wins

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Caron

4.04205 votes

Rank #12,392 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,000 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)3/5

Mackie for Men2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Sillage & projection: Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)
Value for money: Mackie for Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Caron

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 205 votes

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

SillageEau de Reglisse (Liquorice)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

soft spicy84%

warm spicy77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

Lemon VerbenaLicoriceBasilMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GingerNutmegPatchouli

Base4-6 hrs

VanilleMusk

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesBasil, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex54

Women38

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 16%Party 8%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,392

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Reglisse by Caron takes the brisk bite of a classic French splash and pairs it with herbal anise sweetness. The first spray releases a brisk wash of lemon verbena, sparkling mandarin orange, and crushed basil. It feels bright and crisp. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus settles down to expose woody licorice ro…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Mackie for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) is rated 4.04/5 from 205 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Mackie for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) lasts longest (Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 60/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Mackie for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) projects furthest (Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) 61/100, Mackie for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Basil, Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Patchouli.

Is Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) suits daytime wear; Mackie for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) and Mackie for Men?

Eau de Reglisse (Liquorice) has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Licorice, Basil and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg and Patchouli, a base of Vanille and Musk. 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.