Fragrance comparison

Iconic Blend vs Massimo Dutti In Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 262 ratings analysed

6 wins

Iconic Blend

Original Penguin

3.89216 votes

Rank #6,690 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Massimo Dutti In Black

Massimo Dutti

3.6746 votes

Rank #41,592 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iconic Blend takes 6 of 7 categories.

Iconic Blend
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Massimo Dutti In Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iconic Blend6/7

Massimo Dutti In Black1/7

Ratings & consensus: Iconic Blend
Community sentiment: Iconic Blend
Longevity: Iconic Blend
Sillage & projection: Iconic Blend
Value for money: Iconic Blend
Versatility: Massimo Dutti In Black
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Iconic Blend

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iconic BlendOriginal Penguin

Massimo Dutti In BlackMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 216 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 44%Had 35%Want 21%

Category winnerIconic BlendRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

56%Like

11%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

205 votes

22%Love

46%Like

11%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerIconic BlendMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityIconic Blend

SillageIconic Blend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerIconic BlendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

powdery69%

ozonic61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

ozonic61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

GeraniumClary SageNutmegAngelica

Base

MuskWoody NotesSandalwood

Top

Violet LeafBergamot

Heart

CardamomNutmegGeranium

Base

Woody NotesVanillaAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Geranium and Nutmeg. 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

Summer88

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Spring60

Summer27

Fall100

Winter93

Day68

Night100

Category winnerMassimo Dutti In BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women1

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,690

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#41,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIconic BlendHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Iconic Blend is a fresh, soapy woody aromatic with bergamot, violet leaf, clean musk and a lightly spicy nutmeg and sage heart. It often reads sporty, masculine and easy to wear, with a shower-gel polish rather than a niche-style texture. It is best for casual days, work, school, gym bags and warm-to-mild weather. Sam…

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Massimo Dutti In Black opens with a cool surge of violet leaf and citrusy bergamot before settling into warm cardamom and nutmeg. As the top notes fade, a soft base of vanilla, amber, and subtle leather warms the skin. It sits close to the body, creating an understated warmth that fits chilly autumn evenings and quiet…

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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, Iconic Blend or Massimo Dutti In Black?

Iconic Blend takes 6 of 7 categories. Iconic Blend is rated 3.89/5 from 216 votes; Massimo Dutti In Black is rated 3.67/5 from 46 votes. Choose Iconic Blend for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Massimo Dutti In Black for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iconic Blend or Massimo Dutti In Black?

Iconic Blend lasts longest (Iconic Blend 57/100, Massimo Dutti In Black 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iconic Blend or Massimo Dutti In Black?

Iconic Blend projects furthest (Iconic Blend 50/100, Massimo Dutti In Black 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Iconic Blend and Massimo Dutti In Black smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Geranium and Nutmeg.

Is Iconic Blend or Massimo Dutti In Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Iconic Blend is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo Dutti In Black is the stronger pick. Massimo Dutti In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iconic Blend and Massimo Dutti In Black?

Iconic Blend has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Clary Sage, Nutmeg and Angelica, a base of Musk, Woody Notes and Sandalwood. Massimo Dutti In Black has top notes of Violet Leaf and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Nutmeg and Geranium, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Amber and Leather.