Fragrance comparison

Lys Epona vs Macanudo

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

4 wins

Lys Epona

Jovoy Paris

4.0825 votes

Rank #46,775 White FloralGreen

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28%scent match

Clearly different

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lys Epona takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lys Epona
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lys Epona4/7

Macanudo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lys EponaJovoy Paris

MacanudoMaison d'ETTO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerMacanudoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

24%Like

0%Ok

12%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

66%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerMacanudoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityLys Epona

SillageLys Epona

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value24

Category winnerLys EponaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

green92%

musky84%

woody77%

yellow floral69%

sweet61%

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LilyRavensaraBergamot

Heart

HayWheatNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

MuskLabdanumTobaccoCedar

Top

GrassBergamot

Heart

Earthy NotesWatery NotesHayNarcissus

Base

Haitian VetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hay and Narcissus. 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

Summer67

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night70

Spring100

Summer72

Fall57

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLys EponaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,775

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerMacanudoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lys Epona by Jovoy Paris offers a cold floral experience that breaks away from typical sweet options. It centers on a stark lily note mixed with dry hay and herbal ravensara. This makes it an ideal pick for cool spring mornings when you want a green, crisp scent that feels clean yet grounded rather than sugary.

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Macanudo by Maison d'ETTO centers on a hyper-realistic blend of cut grass, hay, and damp earth. This green, aromatic scent mimics the crisp air of a polo field on a spring morning. It offers a grounded, nature-focused experience perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who want a clean, sophisticated fragrance that feels fresh…

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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, Lys Epona or Macanudo?

Lys Epona takes 4 of 7 categories. Lys Epona is rated 4.08/5 from 25 votes; Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes. Choose Lys Epona for a white floral and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lys Epona or Macanudo?

Lys Epona lasts longest (Lys Epona 78/100, Macanudo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lys Epona or Macanudo?

Lys Epona projects furthest (Lys Epona 62/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lys Epona and Macanudo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hay and Narcissus.

Is Lys Epona or Macanudo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macanudo is the stronger pick. For winter, Lys Epona is the stronger pick. Lys Epona suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lys Epona and Macanudo?

Lys Epona has top notes of Lily, Ravensara and Bergamot, heart notes of Hay, Wheat, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Labdanum, Tobacco and Cedar. Macanudo has top notes of Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Earthy Notes, Watery Notes, Hay and Narcissus, a base of Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.