Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Sabi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Sabi

Henry Dunay

4.3324 votes

Rank #20,871 White FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Sabi
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Macanudo2/4

Sabi2/4

Ratings & consensus: Sabi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macanudo
Sillage & projection: Sabi
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

SabiHenry Dunay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 34%Had 20%Want 47%

Category winnerSabiRating 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

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityMacanudo

SillageSabi

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%

white floral100%

green92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

musky61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

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

AngelicaBergamotIndian MandarinCarnationOrange Blossom

Heart

Yellow NarcissusNarcissusTuberoseHyacinthViolet LeafJasmine

Base

Haitian VetiverSandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#20,871

PerfumerRichard Loniewski

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Sabi by Henry Dunay opens with sharp green angelica, bitter bergamot, and a spicy kick of carnation. Built by perfumer Richard Loniewski in 1998 for the fine jewelry house, this floral woody musk quickly develops a heavy heart of yellow narcissus, hyacinth, and indolic tuberose. The base settles into dry Haitian vetiv…

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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 Sabi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Sabi is rated 4.33/5 from 24 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sabi for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Sabi?

They last about the same: Macanudo 67/100, Sabi 66/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Sabi?

Sabi projects furthest (Sabi 78/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and Sabi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Haitian Vetiver and Tonka Bean.

Is Macanudo or Sabi better for summer or winter?

Sabi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Sabi?

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. Sabi has top notes of Angelica, Bergamot, Indian Mandarin and Carnation, heart notes of Yellow Narcissus, Narcissus, Tuberose and Hyacinth, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk.