Fragrance comparison

Mackie for Men vs Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,103 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui

Parfums du Château de Versailles

4.0543 votes

Rank #18,326 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mackie for Men3/7

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui4/7

Ratings & consensus: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Community sentiment: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Longevity: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
Sillage & projection: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui
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

Promenade a Versailles Pour LuiParfums du Château de Versailles

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

4.05/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

Category winnerPromenade a Versailles Pour LuiRating 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

26%Love

63%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

43 votes

Category winnerPromenade a Versailles Pour LuiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityPromenade a Versailles Pour Lui

SillagePromenade a Versailles Pour Lui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeMandarin OrangeJasmineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesCyclamenHyacinthCorianderVioletNutmeg

Base5-8 hrs

CedarMuskOakmossAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Violet. Durations are only published for Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter6

Day100

Night35

Category winnerMackie for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 32%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#18,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui delivers a brisk coastal breeze wrapped in sunlit citrus orchards. The lime hits immediately. Tart mandarin orange and sweet orange cut through the air with a crisp, refreshing splash that wakes up your senses right away. Within minutes, salty sea notes and dewy cyclamen step forward, s…

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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 Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui takes 4 of 7 categories. Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes; Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui is rated 4.05/5 from 43 votes. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mackie for Men or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

They last about the same: Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui 59/100, Mackie for Men 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Mackie for Men or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui projects furthest (Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui 70/100, Mackie for Men 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mackie for Men and Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Lime, Mandarin Orange and Violet.

Is Mackie for Men or Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui better for summer or winter?

For summer, Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui is the stronger pick. For winter, Mackie for Men is the stronger pick. Mackie for Men suits daytime wear; Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mackie for Men and Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui?

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. Promenade a Versailles Pour Lui has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Cyclamen, Hyacinth and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Musk, Oakmoss and Amber.