Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Dominguez vs Massimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 90 ratings analysed

5 wins

Adolfo Dominguez

3.8949 votes

Rank #12,177 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,259 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 5 of 7 categories.

Adolfo Dominguez
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Adolfo Dominguez5/7

Massimo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adolfo DominguezAdolfo Dominguez

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerMassimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAdolfo Dominguez

SillageAdolfo Dominguez

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value76

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderPineappleBasilJuniper BerriesClary Sage

Heart

African Orange FlowerGeraniumCloveCinnamonNutmegMint

Base

SandalwoodVetyverMuskVirginia CedarAmber

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night43

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,177

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#32,259

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAdolfo DominguezHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Dominguez by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Adolfo Dominguez was launched in 1990. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Lavender, Pineapple, Basil, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage; middle notes are African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and M…

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Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

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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, Adolfo Dominguez or Massimo?

Adolfo Dominguez takes 5 of 7 categories. Adolfo Dominguez is rated 3.89/5 from 49 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Adolfo Dominguez for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Dominguez or Massimo?

Adolfo Dominguez lasts longest (Adolfo Dominguez 70/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Dominguez or Massimo?

Adolfo Dominguez projects furthest (Adolfo Dominguez 65/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adolfo Dominguez and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Juniper Berries, Geranium and Cinnamon.

Is Adolfo Dominguez or Massimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Adolfo Dominguez is the stronger pick. Adolfo Dominguez suits daytime wear; Massimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Dominguez and Massimo?

Adolfo Dominguez has top notes of Lavender, Pineapple, Basil and Juniper Berries, heart notes of African Orange Flower, Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Vetyver, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.