Fragrance comparison

First Breath vs Maestrale

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

First Breath

Masterpiece

3.333 votes

Rank #62,024 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 4 categories.

First Breath
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

First Breath0/4

Maestrale4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First BreathMasterpiece

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

43%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

green30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

White FlowersBasilThyme

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonWhite FlowersJasmineWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClary SageLabdanumBasil

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarVetiverVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, White Flowers and Basil. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Spring82

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,024

PerfumerLeslie Girard

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …

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Paolo Gigli Maestrale captures the brisk Mediterranean wind that blows across the Italian coast. The initial burst brings sparkling lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air before softening into jasmine and white rose petals. Within thirty minutes, herbal clary sage and French lavender…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Breath or Maestrale?

Maestrale takes 4 of 4 categories. First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, First Breath or Maestrale?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, First Breath 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Breath or Maestrale?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, First Breath 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Breath and Maestrale smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, White Flowers and Basil.

Is First Breath or Maestrale better for summer or winter?

First Breath suits daytime wear; Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Breath and Maestrale?

First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk. Maestrale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla.