Question 1

What's the difference between Mr. Ibis and Macaque?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Ibis is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (2017) dominated by Woody accords. Macaque is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Zoologist Perfumes (2016) leaning on Green accords. They share 2 accords: Woody, Green.

Question 2

Which is better, Mr. Ibis or Macaque?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Mr. Ibis scores 3.80/5 vs Macaque at 3.57/5. Macaque's standout strength: Professional quality with artisan craftsmanship and unique creative vision. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Mr. Ibis and Macaque smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Macaque: The r/fragrance community views 4160 Tuesdays and Sarah McCartney's creations (including Macaque) as professionally crafted artisan fragrances with genuine creative merit and complexity.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Mr. Ibis or Macaque?

Accepted Answer

Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Mr. Ibis vs Macaque?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Ibis scores highest for spring wear; Macaque scores highest for spring wear. Mr. Ibis leans daytime, Macaque leans daytime.

Mr. Ibis vs Macaque

Comparison Summary

Unique to Macaque (13)

Shared Accords (2)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Macaque

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Attribute	Mr. Ibis	Macaque
Brand	Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab	Zoologist Perfumes
Year	2017	2016
Rating	3.80	3.57
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	13