Bird of Paradise
AvonCologne1969
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Bird of Paradise vs. Macondo
Is Bird of Paradise better than Macondo?
Bird of Paradise rates higher with the community, while Macondo wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
green
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Bird of Paradise and Macondo?
| Bird of Paradise | Macondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Cologne | — |
| Launched | 1969 | 2025 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Christian Carbonnel |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Bird of Paradise and Macondo smell?
Bird of Paradise
Floral
Green
Smoky
Woody
Macondo
Green
Sweet
Fruity
Rose
Vanilla
Amber
Tropical
Salty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Bird of Paradise and Macondo share?
Top
Oakmoss
Banana leafPineapple
Heart
Floral NotesGreen Notes
CinnamonChocolateRoseSalt
Base
Woody NotesSmokeSandalwoodCedar
AmberCoffeeTonka BeanVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Floral Notes
Rose
Where they fit
When and where do Bird of Paradise and Macondo work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Bird of Paradise or Macondo?
| Bird of Paradise | Macondo | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Bird of Paradise and Macondo?
The smoke-to-green accord in this one reads more like a memory of a summer field than a typical fragrance. The burnt-grass quality alongside the oakmoss creates an impression of open air and.Bird of Paradise
This one surprises you. The banana and pineapple opening reads more green than sweet, almost like walking into a humid greenhouse. The drydown is where it earns its keep, cozy and intimate without.Macondo
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