Fragrance comparison

Fiero vs Massimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,193 ratings analysed

4 wins

Fiero

Xerjoff

4.082,152 votes

Rank #417 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,259 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fiero takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fiero
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Fiero4/7

Massimo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FieroXerjoff

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 2,152 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerFieroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

34%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

1,450 votes

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityFiero

SillageFiero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value49

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonLemongrassBergamotBlood Orange

Heart

MintNeroliTarragonThyme

Base

VetiverPatchouliSandalwoodNutmegCoumarin

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Tarragon. 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

Winter10

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex17

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#417

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews428

Overall rank#32,259

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFieroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Fiero takes the traditional Italian citrus cologne and sharpens every edge. It launches with a bright spray of Amalfi lemon, lemongrass, and blood orange before steering into a dense heart of mint, tarragon, and thyme. This is not a soft ocean splash. It is a bold, green barbershop composition built for hot we…

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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, Fiero or Massimo?

Fiero takes 4 of 7 categories. Fiero is rated 4.08/5 from 2,152 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Fiero for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fiero or Massimo?

Fiero lasts longest (Fiero 76/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fiero or Massimo?

Fiero projects furthest (Fiero 68/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fiero and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Mint and Tarragon.

Is Fiero or Massimo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo is the stronger pick. Massimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fiero and Massimo?

Fiero has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Lemongrass, Bergamot and Blood Orange, heart notes of Mint, Neroli, Tarragon and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Nutmeg. 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.