Fragrance comparison

Larvotto vs Massimo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

Larvotto

Alfred Ritchy

4.1880 votes

Rank #12,553 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,312 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Larvotto
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Larvotto2/7

Massimo5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LarvottoAlfred Ritchy

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 43%Had 9%Want 48%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerLarvottoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

19%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

7%Hate

73 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityMassimo

SillageMassimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity91%

woody83%

aromatic74%

fresh spicy65%

musky56%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant

Heart

CedarThymeCardamom

Base

MuskAmbergrisPatchouli

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cedar and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer100

Fall44

Winter9

Day100

Night44

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex29

Women27

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#32,312

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLarvottoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Larvotto by Alfred Ritchy is a fragrance for women and men. Larvotto was launched in 2023. Top notes are Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant; middle notes are Cedar, Thyme and Cardamom; base notes are Musk, Ambergris and Patchouli.

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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, Larvotto or Massimo?

Massimo takes 5 of 7 categories. Larvotto is rated 4.18/5 from 80 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Larvotto for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Larvotto or Massimo?

They last about the same: Massimo 63/100, Larvotto 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Larvotto or Massimo?

Projection is very close: Massimo 55/100, Larvotto 53/100 for sillage.

Do Larvotto and Massimo smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Cedar and Thyme.

Is Larvotto or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Larvotto and Massimo?

Larvotto has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Cedar, Thyme and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Ambergris 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.