Fragrance comparison

Macassar vs Aspen

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 428 ratings analysed

5 wins

Macassar

Rochas

4.38350 votes

Rank #1,022 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Aspen

Thera Cosméticos

4.1378 votes

Rank #10,019 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Macassar
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Aspen
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Macassar5/7

Aspen2/7

Ratings & consensus: Macassar
Community sentiment: Macassar
Longevity: Macassar
Sillage & projection: Macassar
Value for money: Aspen
Versatility: Aspen
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Macassar

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MacassarRochas

AspenThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 78 votes

Have 51%Had 9%Want 40%

Category winnerMacassarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

65%Love

28%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

240 votes

46%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

78 votes

Category winnerMacassarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMacassar

SillageMacassar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAspenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

earthy84%

leather77%

mossy69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

green70%

mossy60%

herbal50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot

Heart

PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium

Base

LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut

Top

LavenderGreen NotesBergamotRosemaryArtemisiaCorianderNeroliCinnamon

Heart

PineJuniper BerriesTarragonLily-of-the-ValleyCarawayRoseCloveJasmine

Base

OakmossMuskCedarLeatherVetiverCoconutAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Green Notes, Bergamot and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring51

Summer38

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer55

Fall95

Winter70

Day97

Night100

Category winnerAspenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men93

Unisex5

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,022

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino

Launched—

Reviews67

Overall rank#10,019

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerMacassarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Macassar by Rochas is an assertive, woody leather fragrance that defines 1980s masculine perfumery. It opens with sharp pine needles and green artemisia, grounding into a base of smoky leather and oakmoss. This is a bold, uncompromising scent that projects authority, perfect for those who appreciate the stark, dry cha…

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Thera Cosméticos Aspen opens with a sharp burst of rosemary, bergamot, and bitter artemisia before settling into a pine-heavy green soap feel. Perfumer Mário Torri Neto built this 2020 release around aromatic herbs, oakmoss, and dry cedarwood. It offers a dense barbershop vibe for cold mornings, outdoor wear, or sharp…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Macassar or Aspen?

Macassar takes 5 of 7 categories. Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes; Aspen is rated 4.13/5 from 78 votes. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Aspen for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Macassar or Aspen?

Macassar lasts longest (Macassar 82/100, Aspen 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macassar or Aspen?

Macassar projects furthest (Macassar 71/100, Aspen 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macassar and Aspen smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Green Notes, Bergamot and Patchouli.

Is Macassar or Aspen better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aspen is the stronger pick. For winter, Macassar is the stronger pick. Aspen suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macassar and Aspen?

Macassar has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. Aspen has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine, Juniper Berries, Tarragon and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Leather.