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Eau Sans Pareil vs Massimo Dutti

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

Updated 562 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Eau Sans Pareil

    Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Massimo Dutti

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Eau Sans Pareil4/7
Massimo Dutti3/7
Ratings & consensus
Massimo Dutti
Community sentiment
Massimo Dutti
Longevity
Eau Sans Pareil
Sillage & projection
Eau Sans Pareil
Value for money
Massimo Dutti
Versatility
Eau Sans Pareil
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Sans Pareil

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Eau Sans PareilPenhaligon's
Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 342 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerMassimo DuttiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
42%Like
7%Ok
15%Dislike
0%Hate

293 votes

30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityEau Sans Pareil

SillageEau Sans Pareil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value76
Category winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
sweet92%
fruity84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
rose61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
RaspberryCypressAldehydesPineappleKumquatBergamotMarigoldMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseCloveYlang-YlangJasmineOrris RootAfrican Orange FlowerLicoriceLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossVetiverPatchouliVirginia CedarAmberMuskBenzoinVanille
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender
Heart
NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerEau Sans PareilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men14
Unisex51
Women36
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,276

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerEau Sans PareilHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau Sans Pareil is a sparkling, green-fruity chypre with tart raspberry, citrus, cypress and aldehydes up front. On skin, reviewers often describe it as airy, sharp, woody and lightly powdery rather than simple sweetness. It suits people who enjoy vintage-leaning fruit, moss and clean woods. Sample first if jammy ras…

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Massimo Dutti by Massimo Dutti, composed by Ramon Monegal in 1988, is an aromatic fougere built on crisp citrus and grounded woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, spiked with clean lavender. It quickly shifts into a warm heart of nutmeg, clove, and quiet jasmine. As it settles, damp …

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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, Eau Sans Pareil or Massimo Dutti?

Eau Sans Pareil takes 4 of 7 categories. Eau Sans Pareil is rated 3.82/5 from 342 votes; Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes. Choose Eau Sans Pareil for a woody and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Eau Sans Pareil or Massimo Dutti?

Eau Sans Pareil lasts longest (Eau Sans Pareil 69/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Sans Pareil or Massimo Dutti?

Eau Sans Pareil projects furthest (Eau Sans Pareil 63/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Sans Pareil and Massimo Dutti smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Eau Sans Pareil or Massimo Dutti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Sans Pareil is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Sans Pareil is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Sans Pareil and Massimo Dutti?

Eau Sans Pareil has top notes of Raspberry, Cypress, Aldehydes and Pineapple, heart notes of Rose, Clove, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Virginia Cedar. Massimo Dutti has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clove, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Patchouli.

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