Fragrance comparison

Eros Energy vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,617 ratings analysed

Eros Energy

Versace

3.924,551 votes

Rank #25,613 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #11,998 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Eros Energy2/7

Mackie for Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eros Energy
Community sentiment: Mackie for Men
Longevity: Eros Energy
Sillage & projection: Mackie for Men
Value for money: Mackie for Men
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

Eros EnergyVersace

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 4,551 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerEros EnergyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

31%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

4,551 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

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityEros Energy

SillageMackie for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

woody30%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match61%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

LemonLimeGrapefruitBlood OrangeSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperWhite AmberBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskOakmossPatchouli

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLime, Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Eros Energy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

Casual 39%Work 32%Party 16%Date 14%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Eros Energy explodes with a massive blast of Italian citrus. The opening hits fast. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and juicy blood orange dominate the first twenty minutes. Do not overspray this. While the original Eros relied on mint and vanilla, this 2024 Eau de Parfum strips away the nightclub sweetness in …

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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, Eros Energy or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Eros Energy is rated 3.92/5 from 4,551 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Eros Energy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eros Energy or Mackie for Men?

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

Which projects more, Eros Energy or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men projects furthest (Mackie for Men 56/100, Eros Energy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eros Energy and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Grapefruit, Sicilian Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Eros Energy or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Eros Energy and Mackie for Men?

Eros Energy has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, White Amber and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Patchouli. 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.