Fragrance comparison

Macanudo vs Veni Vedi Vici

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 131 ratings analysed

Macanudo

Maison d'ETTO

4.15131 votes

Rank #5,439 GreenEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Veni Vedi Vici

Villa of the Mysteries

—0 votes

Rank #71,927 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Veni Vedi Vici takes 3 of 4 categories.

Macanudo
Choose it for a green and earthy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Veni Vedi Vici
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Macanudo1/4

Veni Vedi Vici3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Veni Vedi Vici
Sillage & projection: Veni Vedi Vici
Value for money: Veni Vedi Vici
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

Veni Vedi ViciVilla of the Mysteries

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityVeni Vedi Vici

SillageVeni Vedi Vici

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value24

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVeni Vedi ViciBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

earthy90%

aquatic80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

woody50%

green100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both green, 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

Notes

Balsam FirHayClary SageGrassTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGrass, Hay 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex77

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,439

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#71,927

PerfumerPaula Pulvino

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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Veni Vedi Vici by Villa of the Mysteries pairs dry conifer notes with the herbal warmth of clary sage. This unisex aromatic fougere fits crisp autumn mornings and outdoor gatherings. It transitions from a bracing green opening into a soft, hay-infused base that sits close to the skin.

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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 lasts longer, Macanudo or Veni Vedi Vici?

Veni Vedi Vici lasts longest (Veni Vedi Vici 85/100, Macanudo 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macanudo or Veni Vedi Vici?

Veni Vedi Vici projects furthest (Veni Vedi Vici 67/100, Macanudo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macanudo and Veni Vedi Vici smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Grass, Hay and Tonka Bean.

Is Macanudo or Veni Vedi Vici better for summer or winter?

Veni Vedi Vici suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macanudo and Veni Vedi Vici?

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. Veni Vedi Vici features Balsam Fir, Hay, Clary Sage, Grass and Tonka Bean.