Macanudo

I'm surprised by the amount of bergamot I get in this. It's especially forward in the opening and sitting heavy still when it dries. The hay here is wet, green and freshly baled. There is a fairly gourmand vanillic note in the beginning that I was taken aback by as well. It softens and blends with that vetiver but sits firmly under that almost dry citrus and green grass. It's really pleasant and earthy. Sort of reminds me of my compost bin after too many lemon rinds (in the most endearing way possible). The green sweetness is really what sells me on this. It's very lovely. Projects decently in the beginning but doesn't last very long. Maybe 3-5 hours. Similar to what others have said (and what I've said in my other MdE reviews), these fragrances are wildly expensive. Far out of my budget at the moment. This holds second place in my favorites and line up for full-bottle if I ever happen into that kind of money.

Beautiful and well-done! I definitely see the kinship with Vetiver Tonka (and the other above-referenced sweet, dry, "tonkified" vetivers like Bal d'Afrique), but this feels like a different beast. VT feels like natural materials crafted into sculpted modern art. Macanudo reads more as soft, muted hay rather than almondy tonka. The dirty geosmin-aura evokes pastoral settings. It is hazy and musky without really being super animalic, even though it conjures horsey thoughts. Lovely and wish I had a bottle!

This is a gorgeous and breathtaking olfactory experience. This is the sensory experience of an early morning spring ride on horseback, the cool mountain breeze rolling in from up the hill, still damp from the night's rain. As you ride, hooves rip open the rich earth and the smells of petrichor and hay fill your senses. Not a dirty earth but a refined and elegant earth. Like that of a vineyard or privately owned preserve. This is lovely and gorgeous.

Macanudo Maison d'ETTO is a beautifully crafted fragrance that balances elegance and warmth for both men and women. With its rich, sophisticated notes, it’s perfect for anyone who loves a timeless scent that feels luxurious and inviting. Whether you're dressing up for a special occasion or simply want to feel confident every day, this fragrance makes an excellent choice.

This is so beautiful! I like the smell of fresh cut grass and nature right before a rain storm arrives. I don’t have the words to describe it. It’s herbaceous, a little woody and a tad bit sweet (in a natural way). A lady at my gym hugged me and immediately said, you smell so lovely. I am so glad I have this.