Macassar vs Sumare
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
MacassarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SumareChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Macassar1/2
Sumare1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Sumare
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Macassar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacassarRochasSumareThe Crown Perfumery Co.Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 35%Had 9%Want 57%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
75%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSumareBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
herbal77%
woody69%
green61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
Top
GrapefruitLemonBergamotArtemisiaGreen Notes
Heart
LavenderGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossWoody NotesSpicy NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Green Notes, Bergamot and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,022
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews67
Overall rank#59,062
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMacassarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacassar 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…
Reviews →Sumare by The Crown Perfumery Co. is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 1925. It opens with a crisp, refreshing blend of grapefruit, lemon, and bergamot, balanced by green notes and artemisia. The heart features lavender and geranium, leading to a grounded base of leather, oakmoss, and woods. It …
Reviews →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 Sumare?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes; Sumare is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sumare for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Do Macassar and Sumare smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Green Notes, Bergamot and Geranium.
Is Macassar or Sumare better for summer or winter?
Sumare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macassar and Sumare?
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. Sumare has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender and Geranium, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Spicy Notes.
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