Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Phoenix Fougere

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

2 wins

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Phoenix Fougere

The Rising Phoenix Perfumery

4.3312 votes

Rank #43,596 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macanudo takes 2 of 4 categories.

Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Phoenix Fougere
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Macanudo2/4

Phoenix Fougere1/4

Ratings & consensus: Macanudo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Phoenix Fougere
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

Phoenix FougereThe Rising Phoenix Perfumery

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 10%Had 2%Want 88%

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

75%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPhoenix Fougere

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

white floral69%

woody61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

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

YuzuCitrusesBergamotClary Sage

Heart

Jasmine SambacJasmineArtemisiaOrange BlossomYlang-YlangLavenderGeranium

Base

OakmossHayHaitian VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hay, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean. 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–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#43,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Phoenix Fougere by The Rising Phoenix Perfumery offers a concentrated take on the classic lavender and oakmoss genre. It starts with sharp citrus before settling into a warm, hay-like base. It is designed for those who appreciate natural, traditional barbershop profiles with modern herbal depth.

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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 Phoenix Fougere?

Macanudo takes 2 of 4 categories. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Phoenix Fougere is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Phoenix Fougere for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Phoenix Fougere?

Phoenix Fougere lasts longest (Phoenix Fougere 71/100, Macanudo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Phoenix Fougere?

Projection is very close: Macanudo 50/100, Phoenix Fougere 50/100 for sillage.

Do Macanudo and Phoenix Fougere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hay, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Macanudo or Phoenix Fougere better for summer or winter?

Phoenix Fougere suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Phoenix Fougere?

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. Phoenix Fougere has top notes of Yuzu, Citruses, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Jasmine, Artemisia and Orange Blossom, a base of Oakmoss, Hay, Haitian Vetiver and Patchouli.