Fragrance comparison

Mackie for Men vs Manchester Cologne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,345 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories.

Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Manchester Cologne
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Mackie for Men1/3

Manchester Cologne2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Manchester Cologne
Sillage & projection: Manchester Cologne
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mackie for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Manchester CologneManchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

11%Love

67%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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityManchester Cologne

SillageManchester Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperMandarin OrangeLime

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Manchester Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,345

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mackie for Men opens with a sharp burst of Grapefruit, Lime, and Mandarin Orange balanced by herbal Basil, Nutmeg, and Bergamot. The citrus top quickly softens into a clean floral heart of Geranium, Violet, and Lily-of-the-Valley. As the fragrance settles on skin, it rests onto a dry woody foundation of Oakmoss, Sanda…

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Manchester Cologne opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that wakes up the senses. Seconds after spraying, a crackle of crushed black pepper cuts through juicy mandarin orange and sharp lime zest. It feels lively. As the initial citrus fizz softens, the fragrance deepens into an ear…

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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, Mackie for Men or Manchester Cologne?

Manchester Cologne takes 2 of 3 categories. Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mackie for Men or Manchester Cologne?

Manchester Cologne lasts longest (Manchester Cologne 60/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mackie for Men or Manchester Cologne?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Mackie for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mackie for Men and Manchester Cologne smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Mackie for Men or Manchester Cologne better for summer or winter?

Mackie for Men suits daytime wear; Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mackie for Men and Manchester Cologne?

Mackie for Men has top notes of Lavender, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Lime, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Musk and Cedar. Manchester Cologne has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lime, a base of Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli.