Fragrance comparison

Wild vs Mackie for Men

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

Wild

Denim

3.7142 votes

Rank #19,555 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Mackie for Men

Bob Mackie

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,118 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Wild
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mackie for Men
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Wild2/7

Mackie for Men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mackie for Men
Community sentiment: Mackie for Men
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Wild
Value for money: Mackie for Men
Versatility: Wild
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

WildDenim

Mackie for MenBob Mackie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 44%Had 37%Want 19%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 56%Had 20%Want 25%

Category winnerMackie for MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

10%Love

64%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

24%Love

53%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerMackie for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageWild

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value80

Category winnerMackie for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

violet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both fresh spicy, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green AppleVioletBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

GeraniumLavenderGardenia

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranNutmegSandalwood

Top

LavenderGrapefruitNutmegLimeBasilMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

SandalwoodOakmossMuskCedarPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Bergamot, Geranium and Lavender. Durations are only published for Wild, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer68

Fall86

Winter64

Day100

Night62

Spring100

Summer91

Fall41

Winter19

Day100

Night36

Category winnerWildMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 41%Work 31%Party 15%Date 13%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#12,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerMackie for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Wild is an aromatic fougere that kicks off with crisp green apple, zesty bergamot, and a cool hit of leafy violet. That brisk fruitiness quickly meets clean lavender and peppery geranium in the core, giving off the classic freshness of a barbershop splash upgraded with modern woods. As it settles, warm cashmeran…

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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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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, Wild or Mackie for Men?

Mackie for Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Wild is rated 3.71/5 from 42 votes; Mackie for Men is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Wild for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mackie for Men for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Wild or Mackie for Men?

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

Which projects more, Wild or Mackie for Men?

Projection is very close: Wild 58/100, Mackie for Men 56/100 for sillage.

Do Wild and Mackie for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Bergamot, Geranium and Lavender.

Is Wild or Mackie for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Wild and Mackie for Men?

Wild has top notes of Green Apple, Violet and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender and Gardenia, a base of Cashmeran, Nutmeg and Sandalwood. 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.