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Ispahan vs Massimo Dutti

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

Updated 2,456 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo Dutti takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Ispahan

    Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Massimo Dutti

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Ispahan3/7
Massimo Dutti4/7
Ratings & consensus
Massimo Dutti
Community sentiment
Massimo Dutti
Longevity
Ispahan
Sillage & projection
Ispahan
Value for money
Massimo Dutti
Versatility
Massimo Dutti
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ispahan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
IspahanYves Rocher
Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerMassimo DuttiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

2,236 votes

30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

220 votes

Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value61
¤ Price value76
Category winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender
Heart
NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Clove. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex22
Women77
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,138

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIspahanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

Reviews →

Massimo Dutti by Massimo Dutti, composed by Ramon Monegal in 1988, is an aromatic fougere built on crisp citrus and grounded woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, spiked with clean lavender. It quickly shifts into a warm heart of nutmeg, clove, and quiet jasmine. As it settles, damp …

Reviews →
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, Ispahan or Massimo Dutti?

Massimo Dutti takes 4 of 7 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes; Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Massimo Dutti?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Massimo Dutti?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Massimo Dutti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Clove.

Is Ispahan or Massimo Dutti better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ispahan is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Massimo Dutti?

Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Massimo Dutti has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clove, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Patchouli.

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