Fragrance comparison

Formula do Humor vs Macaroon Rose

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

6 wins

Formula do Humor

Natura

4.25103 votes

Rank #25,661 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Formula do Humor takes 6 of 7 categories.

Formula do Humor
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Formula do Humor6/7

Macaroon Rose1/7

Ratings & consensus: Formula do Humor
Community sentiment: Formula do Humor
Longevity: Formula do Humor
Sillage & projection: Formula do Humor
Value for money: Formula do Humor
Versatility: Macaroon Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Formula do Humor

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Formula do HumorNatura

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

Category winnerFormula do HumorRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

13%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerFormula do HumorMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFormula do Humor

SillageFormula do Humor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value35

Category winnerFormula do HumorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

ozonic74%

aromatic65%

aquatic56%

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeMint

Heart

Violet LeafHazelnutJasmineCassis

Base

AmberWoodsy NotesVetiverGuaiacolBenzoinPatchouliSandalwoodCedar

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Cassis. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer17

Fall91

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Category winnerMacaroon RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men57

Unisex43

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,661

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFormula do HumorHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Formula do Humor by Natura offers a refreshing shift between sharp black pepper and cooling mint, settling into a grounding woody heart. This 2011 release leans into a versatile, ozonic profile that feels crisp during the transition from day to evening. It serves as an accessible choice for men seeking a reliable, bal…

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Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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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, Formula do Humor or Macaroon Rose?

Formula do Humor takes 6 of 7 categories. Formula do Humor is rated 4.25/5 from 103 votes; Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes. Choose Formula do Humor for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Formula do Humor or Macaroon Rose?

Formula do Humor lasts longest (Formula do Humor 68/100, Macaroon Rose 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Formula do Humor or Macaroon Rose?

Projection is very close: Formula do Humor 63/100, Macaroon Rose 62/100 for sillage.

Do Formula do Humor and Macaroon Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Cassis.

Is Formula do Humor or Macaroon Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macaroon Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Formula do Humor is the stronger pick. Formula do Humor suits evening wear; Macaroon Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Formula do Humor and Macaroon Rose?

Formula do Humor has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Hazelnut, Jasmine and Cassis, a base of Amber, Woodsy Notes, Vetiver and Guaiacol. Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk.