Fragrance comparison

Mischief vs Macbeth

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 186 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mischief

Roja Dove

4.01169 votes

Rank #11,303 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Macbeth

Shakespeare Perfumes

3.8217 votes

Rank #22,970 LavenderCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mischief takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mischief
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Macbeth
Choose it for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Mischief3/5

Macbeth2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mischief
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macbeth
Sillage & projection: Mischief
Value for money: Macbeth
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mischief

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MischiefRoja Dove

MacbethShakespeare Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 38%Had 20%Want 42%

3.82/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

Category winnerMischiefRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

146 votes

35%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMacbeth

SillageMischief

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMacbethBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

violet61%

lavender100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineVioletOrange BlossomRosePeach

Base

GalbanumViolet LeafOakmossMuskCedarClovesPatchouliAmbergris

Top

LavenderLemonBergamotCuminTarragon

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

OakmossCastoreumCedarClovesGalbanumPatchouliWoodsy NotesAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Violet. 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

Summer49

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring43

Summer14

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

Men67

Unisex20

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,303

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#22,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMischiefHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mischief opens bright and green, with citrus, jasmine and orange blossom giving it a polished spring feel. Violet and peach add a soft, powdery sweetness, while galbanum, oakmoss and musk keep it crisp rather than sugary. It suits shoppers who enjoy elegant floral fragrances with a vintage-leaning touch. Sample first…

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Shakespeare Perfumes Macbeth arrives as a robust, retro-styled aromatic barbershop fougere. It leads with a sharp punch of lemon and herbal tarragon before settling into an old-school lavender, moss, and leather dry-down. This scent is built for mature men who appreciate classic masculine perfumery with serious perfor…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mischief or Macbeth?

Mischief takes 3 of 5 categories. Mischief is rated 4.01/5 from 169 votes; Macbeth is rated 3.82/5 from 17 votes. Choose Mischief for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Macbeth for a lavender and citrus character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mischief or Macbeth?

Macbeth lasts longest (Macbeth 82/100, Mischief 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mischief or Macbeth?

Projection is very close: Mischief 71/100, Macbeth 69/100 for sillage.

Do Mischief and Macbeth smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Mischief or Macbeth better for summer or winter?

Macbeth suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mischief and Macbeth?

Mischief has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet, Orange Blossom and Rose, a base of Galbanum, Violet Leaf, Oakmoss and Musk. Macbeth has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Bergamot and Cumin, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Castoreum, Cedar and Cloves.