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Macanudo vs Paddock

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

Updated 197 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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 versatility. Best in spring.

  • Paddock

    Choose it for a green and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Macanudo4/7
Paddock3/7
Ratings & consensus
Macanudo
Community sentiment
Macanudo
Longevity
Paddock
Sillage & projection
Paddock
Value for money
Paddock
Versatility
Macanudo
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
PaddockHermès
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.15/ 5 · 131 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.88/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 22%Had 1%Want 77%
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

47%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
11%Dislike
11%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMacanudoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate87
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityPaddock

SillagePaddock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value24
¤ Price value30
Category winnerPaddockBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
earthy90%
aquatic80%
fresh70%
aromatic60%
woody50%
green100%
powdery88%
amber77%
herbal65%
fresh spicy53%
musky42%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both green

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
Notes
HayCarrot SeedsAmberGrass

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrass and Hay. 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–
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMacanudoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men15
Unisex77
Women9
Men26
Unisex52
Women21
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#11,469

PerfumerChristine Nagel

Launched2024

Reviews30

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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Hermès Paddock captures the dry, sunny aroma of clean country stables and fresh bales of golden straw. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of crushed green grass and sweet sun-warmed hay, presenting an airy, natural freshness without any harsh chemical edges. As it settles onto the skin, earthy carrot seeds bring…

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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 Paddock?

Macanudo takes 4 of 7 categories. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Paddock is rated 3.88/5 from 66 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Paddock for a green and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Paddock?

They last about the same: Paddock 68/100, Macanudo 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Paddock?

Paddock projects furthest (Paddock 56/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and Paddock smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Grass and Hay.

Is Macanudo or Paddock better for summer or winter?

For summer, Macanudo is the stronger pick. For winter, Paddock is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Paddock?

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. Paddock features Hay, Carrot Seeds, Amber and Grass.

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