Fragrance comparison

Macaque Yuzu Edition vs Veritas

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 681 ratings analysed

3 wins

Macaque Yuzu Edition

Zoologist Perfumes

3.78680 votes

Rank #2,665 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Veritas

Sensor I Am

3.001 votes

Rank #64,881 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macaque Yuzu Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Macaque Yuzu Edition
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Veritas
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Macaque Yuzu Edition3/4

Veritas1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macaque Yuzu Edition
Sillage & projection: Macaque Yuzu Edition
Value for money: Veritas
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Macaque Yuzu Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Macaque Yuzu EditionZoologist Perfumes

VeritasSensor I Am

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 680 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

539 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityMacaque Yuzu Edition

SillageMacaque Yuzu Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVeritasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic74%

citrus65%

warm spicy56%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

powdery42%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

YuzuJuniper BerriesMandarin Orange

Heart

Hinoki WoodMyrrhLabdanum

Base

OlibanumSandalwoodOakmoss

Top

YuzuPink Grapefruit

Heart

Juniper Berries

Base

Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men42

Unisex53

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,665

PerfumerMackenzie Reilly

Launched—

Reviews147

Overall rank#64,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMacaque Yuzu EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Macaque Yuzu Edition opens with sharp, peppery yuzu and juniper, then settles into incense, hinoki wood, resin and mossy woods. It feels more temple courtyard than juicy citrus cologne. On skin, it usually wears close to moderate with solid staying power. Sample first if you want bright yuzu throughout, because the ci…

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Veritas by Sensor I Am delivers a bright, sharp start of yuzu and pink grapefruit that quickly settles into a dry juniper middle. The scent rests on a light sandalwood base, offering a clean experience for warm spring days. It suits anyone looking for a straightforward, botanical splash that avoids heavy sweetness.

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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, Macaque Yuzu Edition or Veritas?

Macaque Yuzu Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Macaque Yuzu Edition is rated 3.78/5 from 680 votes; Veritas is rated 3.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Macaque Yuzu Edition for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Veritas for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Macaque Yuzu Edition or Veritas?

Macaque Yuzu Edition lasts longest (Macaque Yuzu Edition 73/100, Veritas 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macaque Yuzu Edition or Veritas?

Macaque Yuzu Edition projects furthest (Macaque Yuzu Edition 57/100, Veritas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaque Yuzu Edition and Veritas smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Juniper Berries and Sandalwood.

Is Macaque Yuzu Edition or Veritas better for summer or winter?

Veritas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macaque Yuzu Edition and Veritas?

Macaque Yuzu Edition has top notes of Yuzu, Juniper Berries and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Myrrh and Labdanum, a base of Olibanum, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. Veritas has top notes of Yuzu and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Juniper Berries, a base of Sandalwood.