Fragrance comparison

Duke vs Maestà

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

Duke

Marilyn Miglin

4.502 votes

Rank #52,060 AromaticSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #49,594 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Duke takes 2 of 4 categories.

Duke
Choose it for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Duke2/4

Maestà1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Duke
Sillage & projection: Duke
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maestà

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DukeMarilyn Miglin

MaestàMaestro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 8%Want 75%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityDuke

SillageDuke

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

sweet92%

green84%

lavender77%

woody69%

fruity61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintPineappleLavenderSandalwoodTonka Bean

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

PineappleLavenderGeranium

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Pineapple, Lavender and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Duke, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,060

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestàHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Duke by Marilyn Miglin is an aromatic green fragrance built around a crisp balance of herbal freshness and sweet woody depth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cool mint paired with tart, juicy pineapple. This brisk, fruity start quickly softens into aromatic lavender, which gives the profile a classic barbershop …

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Maestà is a fresh aromatic fougere that balances bright Mediterranean citrus with clean herbs and a modern woody base. It suits active individuals who want a clean, daily scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a casual dinner. The scent is versatile and stays breezy without losing its structure.

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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, Duke or Maestà?

Duke takes 2 of 4 categories. Duke is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Duke for a aromatic and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Duke or Maestà?

Duke lasts longest (Duke 73/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Duke or Maestà?

Duke projects furthest (Duke 83/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Duke and Maestà smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and lavender accords. Common notes include Mint, Pineapple, Lavender and Sandalwood.

Is Duke or Maestà better for summer or winter?

Duke suits day or night wear; Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Duke and Maestà?

Duke features Mint, Pineapple, Lavender, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Maestà has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amberwood.