Fragrance comparison

Mackie for Men vs Mr. Vetiver

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 415 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,154 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Mr. Vetiver

Une Nuit Nomade

3.69349 votes

Rank #14,879 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mr. Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Mackie for Men6/7

Mr. Vetiver1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mackie for Men
Community sentiment: Mackie for Men
Longevity: Mr. Vetiver
Sillage & projection: Mackie for Men
Value for money: Mackie for Men
Versatility: Mackie for Men
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

Mr. VetiverUne Nuit Nomade

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

3.69/ 5 · 349 votes

Have 41%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerMackie for MenRating 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

22%Love

46%Like

14%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

349 votes

Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMr. Vetiver

SillageMackie for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

CardamomTarragonLimeBasilGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

Geranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverRed Chilli PepperAmberwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Basil and Geranium. Durations are only published for Mr. Vetiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night39

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Men64

Unisex34

Women2

Work 40%Casual 36%Date 17%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#14,879

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews31

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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Mr. Vetiver by Une Nuit Nomade flips traditional woody earthy expectations on their head. It opens with a vibrant splash of tart lime and crushed green basil leaves before a burst of cracked cardamom pods takes control. The heart introduces dry geranium, keeping the blend crisp rather than soapy. Underneath, clean gra…

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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 Mr. Vetiver?

Mackie for Men takes 6 of 7 categories. Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Mr. Vetiver is rated 3.69/5 from 349 votes. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Vetiver for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mackie for Men or Mr. Vetiver?

Mr. Vetiver lasts longest (Mr. Vetiver 61/100, Mackie for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mackie for Men or Mr. Vetiver?

Mackie for Men projects furthest (Mackie for Men 56/100, Mr. Vetiver 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mackie for Men and Mr. Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Basil and Geranium.

Is Mackie for Men or Mr. Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mackie for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Vetiver is the stronger pick. Mackie for Men suits daytime wear; Mr. Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mackie for Men and Mr. Vetiver?

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. Mr. Vetiver has top notes of Cardamom, Tarragon, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Red Chilli Pepper, Amberwood and Oakmoss.