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JCC No. 2 vs Massimo Dutti

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

Updated 269 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • JCC No. 2

    Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • Massimo Dutti

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

JCC No. 26/7
Massimo Dutti1/7
Ratings & consensus
JCC No. 2
Community sentiment
JCC No. 2
Longevity
JCC No. 2
Sillage & projection
JCC No. 2
Value for money
JCC No. 2
Versatility
JCC No. 2
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Massimo Dutti

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JCC No. 2Castelbajac
Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

49 votes

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

220 votes

Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity81
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityJCC No. 2

SillageJCC No. 2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value83
¤ Price value76
Category winnerJCC No. 2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender
Heart
NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex80
Women20
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,028

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMassimo DuttiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Castelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…

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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 …

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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, JCC No. 2 or Massimo Dutti?

JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or Massimo Dutti?

JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or Massimo Dutti?

JCC No. 2 projects furthest (JCC No. 2 73/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do JCC No. 2 and Massimo Dutti smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Sandalwood and Jasmine.

Is JCC No. 2 or Massimo Dutti better for summer or winter?

For summer, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo Dutti is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and Massimo Dutti?

JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum. 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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