Fragrance comparison

Luciano vs Macbeth

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 61 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luciano

Luciano Pavarotti

4.1744 votes

Rank #10,666 AromaticViolet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

Macbeth

Shakespeare Perfumes

3.8217 votes

Rank #23,087 LavenderCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luciano takes 3 of 5 categories.

Luciano
Choose it for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Macbeth
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Luciano3/5

Macbeth2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LucianoLuciano Pavarotti

MacbethShakespeare Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 60%Had 10%Want 30%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerLucianoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

19%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

35%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMacbeth

SillageMacbeth

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value55

Category winnerLucianoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

violet92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

lavender100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGalbanumTarragonTangerineRosemaryBergamotOrangeLemon

Heart

VioletNutmegCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodTonka BeanIncenseMusk

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotCuminTarragon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCastoreumCedarClovesGalbanumPatchouliWoodsy NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Bergamot. 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

Summer53

Fall53

Winter20

Day100

Night43

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men67

Unisex20

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLucianoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luciano by Luciano Pavarotti is an aromatic fougere that captures the classic, crisp spirit of late 90s masculine perfumery. Built on a bright opening of lavender, rosemary, and citrus, it evolves into a balanced heart of violet and spice. It is a refined, approachable choice for everyday wear during the spring months…

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Shakespeare Perfumes Macbeth arrives as a robust, retro-styled aromatic barbershop fougere. It leads with a sharp punch of lemon and herbal tarragon before settling into an old-school lavender, moss, and leather dry-down. This scent is built for mature men who appreciate classic masculine perfumery with serious perfor…

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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, Luciano or Macbeth?

Luciano takes 3 of 5 categories. Luciano is rated 4.17/5 from 44 votes; Macbeth is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Luciano for a aromatic and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Macbeth for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Luciano or Macbeth?

Macbeth lasts longest (Macbeth 82/100, Luciano 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luciano or Macbeth?

Macbeth projects furthest (Macbeth 69/100, Luciano 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luciano and Macbeth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Bergamot.

Is Luciano or Macbeth better for summer or winter?

Luciano suits daytime wear; Macbeth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luciano and Macbeth?

Luciano has top notes of Lavender, Galbanum, Tarragon and Tangerine, heart notes of Violet, Nutmeg and Cloves, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Incense. Macbeth has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Cedar and Cloves.