Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Pergola

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

4 wins

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

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55%scent match

Closely related

Pergola

Exaltatum

4.0255 votes

Rank #14,829 GreenAromatic

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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.
Pergola
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Macanudo4/7

Pergola3/7

Ratings & consensus: Macanudo
Community sentiment: Macanudo
Longevity: Pergola
Sillage & projection: Pergola
Value for money: Pergola
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

PergolaExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 17%Had 6%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

49%Love

24%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerMacanudoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityPergola

SillagePergola

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value40

Category winnerPergolaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

green100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

earthy42%

Scent match55%Closely related · both green, aromatic and earthy

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

Top20-30 mins

Green AccordPetitgrainGrassBergamotGinger

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusGalbanumHyacinthIvyViolet LeafMyrtleResedaLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

HayOakmossVetiverClary SagePatchouliBeeswaxStyrax

InformationalShared notesGrass, Bergamot, Hay and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Pergola, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer72

Fall57

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMacanudoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Men10

Unisex60

Women30

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#14,829

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Pergola by Exaltatum captures the sensation of stepping under an ivy-covered garden trellis on a dewy morning. It opens with an invigorating rush of crushed green grass, zesty bergamot, and a bright spark of fresh ginger. As the initial freshness settles, a rich floral heart emerges, spotlighting natural narcissus, cr…

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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 Pergola?

Macanudo takes 4 of 7 categories. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Pergola is rated 4.02/5 from 55 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Pergola for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Pergola?

Pergola lasts longest (Pergola 72/100, Macanudo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Pergola?

Pergola projects furthest (Pergola 68/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and Pergola smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Grass, Bergamot, Hay and Narcissus.

Is Macanudo or Pergola better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Macanudo and Pergola?

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. Pergola has top notes of Green Accord, Petitgrain, Grass and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Galbanum, Hyacinth and Ivy, a base of Hay, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Clary Sage.