Fragrance comparison

Fahrenheit vs Lofty

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 24,530 ratings analysed

Fahrenheit

Dior · 1988

3.9824,515 votes

Rank #713 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #45,675 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fahrenheit
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Fahrenheit1/5

Lofty4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FahrenheitDior

LoftyMAIOS

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 24,515 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

Category winnerLoftyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

28%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

21,387 votes

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLofty

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value91

Category winnerLoftyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

leather100%

woody92%

ozonic84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Nutmeg FlowerLavenderCedarMandarin OrangeChamomileBergamotHawthornLemon

Heart

Violet LeafNutmegSandalwoodCarnationHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherVetiverMuskAmberPatchouliTonka Bean

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#713

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac, Maurice Roger, Michel Almairac

Launched1988

Reviews997

Overall rank#45,675

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFahrenheitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Fahrenheit is a bold masculine staple that balances green violet leaf, dry cedarwood, and rich jacket leather. It hits the air with a famous blast of zesty mandarin, calming chamomile, and crisp violet leaf that gives off a distinct, industrial petrol vibe. As the initial sharpness settles on your skin, warm nutm…

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Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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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, Fahrenheit or Lofty?

Lofty takes 4 of 5 categories. Fahrenheit is rated 3.98/5 from 24,515 votes; Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Fahrenheit for a leather and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fahrenheit or Lofty?

Lofty lasts longest (Lofty 80/100, Fahrenheit 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fahrenheit or Lofty?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Fahrenheit 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fahrenheit and Lofty smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Sandalwood and Carnation.

Is Fahrenheit or Lofty better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fahrenheit and Lofty?

Fahrenheit has top notes of Nutmeg Flower, Lavender, Cedar and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Carnation, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.