Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Shadow for Woman

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Shadow for Woman

Mirra

3.899 votes

Rank #54,922 PatchouliCitrus

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.
Shadow for Woman
Choose it for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Macanudo2/4

Shadow for Woman2/4

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

Shadow for WomanMirra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 35%Want 40%

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

33%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMacanudo

SillageShadow for Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value50

Category winnerShadow for WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

patchouli100%

citrus92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both earthy 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

BergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineNarcissusLilyHayCloves

Base

PatchouliOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Hay and Narcissus. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day33

Night100

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#54,922

PerfumerAlla Belfer

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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Shadow for Woman opens green, citrusy, and slightly sharp, then settles into a floral heart touched by hay, clove, and earthy patchouli. It feels more mossy and textured than soft or sugary. This suits someone who enjoys classic-leaning floral greens with a woody, spiced base. If you want a clean fruity floral, sample…

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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 Shadow for Woman?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Macanudo is rated 4.15/5 from 131 votes; Shadow for Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Macanudo for a green and earthy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Shadow for Woman for a patchouli and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Macanudo or Shadow for Woman?

Macanudo lasts longest (Macanudo 67/100, Shadow for Woman 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Shadow for Woman?

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

Do Macanudo and Shadow for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Hay and Narcissus.

Is Macanudo or Shadow for Woman better for summer or winter?

Shadow for Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Shadow for Woman?

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. Shadow for Woman has top notes of Bergamot, Galbanum and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Sandalwood and Vanilla.