Fragrance comparison

Decibel from PSS vs Masterpiece

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

3 wins

Decibel from PSS

Le Jardin Retrouve

3.676 votes

Rank #61,602 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Masterpiece

MAISON ASRAR

4.0141 votes

Rank #10,214 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 4 categories.

Decibel from PSS
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masterpiece
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Decibel from PSS3/4

Masterpiece1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Decibel from PSS
Sillage & projection: Decibel from PSS
Value for money: Decibel from PSS
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Masterpiece

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Decibel from PSSLe Jardin Retrouve

MasterpieceMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 11%Want 72%

4.01/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 65%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

43%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityDecibel from PSS

SillageDecibel from PSS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value85

Category winnerDecibel from PSSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy86%

aromatic72%

citrus58%

yellow floral44%

cinnamon30%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

vanilla84%

fruity77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

St John's WortGeraniumCloveAmalfi LemonCinnamonPepperPaprika

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AppleCloveCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonGeranium

Base

VanillaCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Clove and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Decibel from PSS, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring50

Summer20

Fall100

Winter90

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men69

Unisex14

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,602

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMasterpieceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Decibel from PSS by Le Jardin Retrouve combines bright citrus with an assertive kick of culinary spices and herbs. Yuri Gutsatz built this formula around a vibrant burst of Amalfi lemon, sharpening the citrus peel with crisp pepper and pungent clove. As the initial sharpness calms, aromatic geranium and earthy St John…

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Masterpiece by MAISON ASRAR opens with a crisp apple and spicy cardamom snap that immediately settles into a warm, cozy heart. This unisex aromatic fougere relies on a foundation of smooth vanilla and cedarwood, making it an ideal choice for cooler weather. It offers a sophisticated yet accessible profile that works w…

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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, Decibel from PSS or Masterpiece?

Decibel from PSS takes 3 of 4 categories. Decibel from PSS is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Masterpiece is rated 4.01/5 from 41 votes. Choose Decibel from PSS for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masterpiece for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Decibel from PSS or Masterpiece?

Decibel from PSS lasts longest (Decibel from PSS 80/100, Masterpiece 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Decibel from PSS or Masterpiece?

Decibel from PSS projects furthest (Decibel from PSS 67/100, Masterpiece 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Decibel from PSS and Masterpiece smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Clove and Cinnamon.

Is Decibel from PSS or Masterpiece better for summer or winter?

Decibel from PSS suits daytime wear; Masterpiece suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Decibel from PSS and Masterpiece?

Decibel from PSS features St John's Wort, Geranium, Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Cinnamon. Masterpiece has top notes of Apple, Clove and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Cedarwood and Amber.