Fragrance comparison

Axis Black Caviar vs Massimo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

Axis Black Caviar

Axis

4.0957 votes

Rank #13,926 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,106 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Axis Black Caviar
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Axis Black Caviar3/7

Massimo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Axis Black CaviarAxis

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 28%Want 35%

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

23%Love

68%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMassimo

SillageAxis Black Caviar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match68%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

Mandarin OrangeLavenderBergamotAnise

Heart

NutmegSea waterCardamomPepperJuniper Berries

Base

LeatherVirginia CedarMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Cardamom. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer63

Fall100

Winter42

Day77

Night100

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,106

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAxis Black CaviarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Axis Black Caviar opens with bright citrus, lavender and a sharp spicy lift, then settles into a musky woody dry-down with pepper, juniper and a touch of leather. It comes across as an easy, masculine aromatic with a slightly marine edge. Reviews suggest a pleasant, affordable wear rather than a standout scent. It may…

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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, Axis Black Caviar or Massimo?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Axis Black Caviar is rated 4.09/5 from 57 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Axis Black Caviar for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Axis Black Caviar or Massimo?

They last about the same: Massimo 63/100, Axis Black Caviar 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Axis Black Caviar or Massimo?

Axis Black Caviar projects furthest (Axis Black Caviar 61/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Axis Black Caviar and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Cardamom.

Is Axis Black Caviar or Massimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Axis Black Caviar is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo is the stronger pick. Axis Black Caviar suits evening wear; Massimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Axis Black Caviar and Massimo?

Axis Black Caviar has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Anise, heart notes of Nutmeg, Sea water, Cardamom and Pepper, a base of Leather, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.