Fragrance comparison

Hatem vs Massimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 229 ratings analysed

4 wins

Hatem

Rasasi

3.90188 votes

Rank #4,994 WoodyCitrus

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70%scent match

Closely related

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,312 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Hatem4/7

Massimo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HatemRasasi

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 188 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerMassimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

154 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityHatem

SillageHatem

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value76

Category winnerHatemBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

warm spicy74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match70%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonBergamotLavenderClary Sage

Heart

SpicesWoodsy NotesRoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodPatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall46

Winter24

Day100

Night38

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex14

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews36

Overall rank#32,312

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHatemHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hatem by Rasasi is a crisp, woody-spicy fragrance that bridges the gap between traditional aromatic freshness and modern dry-down depth. It centers on a sharp Amalfi lemon opening that quickly softens into a clean, musky base. This is a versatile, year-round daily driver for those who prefer an understated, masculine-…

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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, Hatem or Massimo?

Hatem takes 4 of 7 categories. Hatem is rated 3.90/5 from 188 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Hatem for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Hatem or Massimo?

They last about the same: Hatem 64/100, Massimo 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Hatem or Massimo?

Projection is very close: Hatem 57/100, Massimo 55/100 for sillage.

Do Hatem and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Hatem or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Hatem and Massimo?

Hatem has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Spices, Woodsy Notes, Rose and Geranium, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.