Fragrance comparison

Mackie for Men vs Musk Oxygen

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

7 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,000 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

Musk Oxygen

Avon

3.5143 votes

Rank #41,193 LavenderCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Musk Oxygen
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer.

Mackie for Men7/7

Musk Oxygen0/7

Ratings & consensus: Mackie for Men
Community sentiment: Mackie for Men
Longevity: Mackie for Men
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

Musk OxygenAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

3.51/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 27%Had 65%Want 8%

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

14%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

12%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityMackie for Men

SillageMackie for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

lavender100%

citrus88%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic65%

woody53%

patchouli42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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

Top

BergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart

Lavender

Base

PatchouliAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot. 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

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Spring77

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#41,193

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Musk Oxygen opens with an energetic burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange that feels crisp against warm skin. The citrus top lasts briefly before softening into an aromatic lavender heart. As the initial brightness settles, subtle notes of cedar, patchouli, and amber emerge near the base. This creates a light, …

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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 Musk Oxygen?

Mackie for Men takes 7 of 7 categories. Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Musk Oxygen is rated 3.51/5 from 43 votes. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Musk Oxygen for a lavender and citrus character. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Mackie for Men or Musk Oxygen?

They last about the same: Mackie for Men 57/100, Musk Oxygen 56/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mackie for Men or Musk Oxygen?

Mackie for Men projects furthest (Mackie for Men 56/100, Musk Oxygen 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mackie for Men and Musk Oxygen smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot.

Is Mackie for Men or Musk Oxygen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mackie for Men and Musk Oxygen?

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. Musk Oxygen has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.