Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Dirty Forest

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

4 wins

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Dirty Forest

Wild Drops Parfums

3.7232 votes

Rank #18,723 EarthyFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macanudo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Dirty Forest
Choose it for a earthy and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Macanudo4/7

Dirty Forest3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MacanudoMaison d'ETTO

Dirty ForestWild Drops Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 6%Had 3%Want 91%

Category winnerMacanudoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

66%Love

24%Like

5%Ok

3%Dislike

2%Hate

120 votes

25%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerMacanudoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMacanudo

SillageDirty Forest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDirty ForestBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

earthy100%

fresh91%

green83%

metallic74%

aquatic65%

ozonic56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both earthy, green and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrassBergamot

Heart

Earthy NotesWatery NotesHayNarcissus

Base

Haitian VetiverTonka Bean

Top

Soil TinctureMushroomOzonic notesGreen NotesGrassIvyNeroli

Heart

Metallic notesCobblestoneIceWatery NotesPineNarcissus

Base

MossAmbergrisMyrrh

InformationalShared notesGrass, Watery Notes 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

Summer72

Fall57

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer62

Fall100

Winter31

Day75

Night100

Category winnerDirty ForestMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#18,723

PerfumerAnna Nikishina

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMacanudoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Dirty Forest smells like wet soil, mushrooms, moss, cold air, and crushed greenery after rain. It reads as a damp forest floor rather than a polished woods fragrance, with metallic and watery touches that keep it raw and atmospheric. This is a strong sample-first scent for lovers of earthy, realistic perfumes. It suit…

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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, Macanudo or Dirty Forest?

Macanudo takes 4 of 7 categories. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Dirty Forest is rated 3.72/5 from 32 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Dirty Forest for a earthy and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Dirty Forest?

Macanudo lasts longest (Macanudo 67/100, Dirty Forest 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Dirty Forest?

Dirty Forest projects furthest (Dirty Forest 53/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and Dirty Forest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, green and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Watery Notes and Narcissus.

Is Macanudo or Dirty Forest better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macanudo is the stronger pick. For winter, Dirty Forest is the stronger pick. Dirty Forest suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Dirty Forest?

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. Dirty Forest has top notes of Soil Tincture, Mushroom, Ozonic notes and Green Notes, heart notes of Metallic notes, Cobblestone, Ice and Watery Notes, a base of Moss, Ambergris and Myrrh.