Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs R Surge

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

R Surge

Riiffs Perfumes

2.673 votes

Rank #66,355 CitrusCoconut

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macanudo takes 4 of 4 categories.

Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
R Surge
Choose it for a citrus and coconut character. Best in winter.

Macanudo4/4

R Surge0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macanudo
Sillage & projection: Macanudo
Value for money: Macanudo
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

R SurgeRiiffs Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

2.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 32%Had 7%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

67%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate42

Category winners

LongevityMacanudo

SillageMacanudo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMacanudoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

citrus100%

coconut92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

KumquatGrapefruitPepper

Heart

CoconutMelonNarcissusOrris

Base

CedarVanillaTonka BeanCashmeranHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, 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

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#66,355

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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R Surge opens with bright grapefruit and kumquat, sharpened by pepper, then moves into a tropical heart where coconut and melon soften the citrus edge. The dry-down looks smoother and sweeter, with cedar, tonka, vanilla and vetiver adding a woody finish. On paper, it suits men who enjoy fresh fruity scents with a crea…

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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 R Surge?

Macanudo takes 4 of 4 categories. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; R Surge is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose R Surge for a citrus and coconut character. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or R Surge?

Macanudo lasts longest (Macanudo 67/100, R Surge 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or R Surge?

Macanudo projects furthest (Macanudo 50/100, R Surge 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and R Surge smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

What are the notes in Macanudo and R Surge?

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. R Surge has top notes of Kumquat, Grapefruit and Pepper, heart notes of Coconut, Melon, Narcissus and Orris, a base of Cedar, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Cashmeran.