Fragrance comparison

Gutenberg Limited vs Plus Plus Masculine

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,281 ratings analysed

Gutenberg Limited

Gutenberg Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #59,271 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Plus Plus Masculine

Diesel

3.901,279 votes

Rank #26,366 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Gutenberg Limited
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.
Plus Plus Masculine
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gutenberg Limited1/2

Plus Plus Masculine1/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gutenberg LimitedGutenberg Parfums

Plus Plus MasculineDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

3.90/ 5 · 1,279 votes

Have 46%Had 41%Want 13%

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

25%Love

54%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,279 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-35 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThymeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchoulioak mossAmberVanille

Top30 to 45 minutes

OrangeBergamotPalm LeafHeliotrope

Heart2 to 3 hours

JasmineCorianderBirchVioletSageCardamomGreen NotesLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 5 hours

CinnamonTonka BeanNutmegSandalwoodMuskPatchouliAniseClove

Category winnerGutenberg LimitedLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer84

Fall69

Winter46

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men74

Unisex25

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,271

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,366

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPlus Plus MasculineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The first spray packs a punch. A sharp blast of Amalfi lemon and crushed bergamot snaps you awake immediately, backed by cooling green anise and pungent thyme. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge burns off, cardamom and warm nutmeg take over, softening the herbal bite into something rich and pleasantl…

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Plus Plus Masculine by Diesel brings together zesty citrus, green leaves, and a warm, powdery spice blend. The scent opens with bright orange, bergamot, and a leafy palm leaf note before settling into a heart of coriander, cardamom, and soft florals like jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. As it dries down, sweet tonka be…

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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, Gutenberg Limited or Plus Plus Masculine?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Gutenberg Limited is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Plus Plus Masculine is rated 3.90/5 from 1,279 votes. Choose Gutenberg Limited for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Choose Plus Plus Masculine for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Gutenberg Limited and Plus Plus Masculine smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Anise, Cardamom and Nutmeg.

Is Gutenberg Limited or Plus Plus Masculine better for summer or winter?

Plus Plus Masculine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gutenberg Limited and Plus Plus Masculine?

Gutenberg Limited has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Anise and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, oak moss and Amber. Plus Plus Masculine has top notes of Orange, Bergamot, Palm Leaf and Heliotrope, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Birch and Violet, a base of Cinnamon, Tonka Bean, Nutmeg and Sandalwood.