Fragrance comparison

Libeccio vs Masaki Shiro

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 2,191 ratings analysed

4 wins

Libeccio

Paolo Gigli

3.2429 votes

Rank #48,547 FloralWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Masaki Shiro

Masaki Matsushima

3.822,162 votes

Rank #7,561 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Libeccio takes 4 of 7 categories.

Libeccio
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Masaki Shiro
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Libeccio4/7

Masaki Shiro3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LibeccioPaolo Gigli

Masaki ShiroMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.24/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 32%Had 35%Want 33%

3.82/ 5 · 2,162 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

Category winnerMasaki ShiroRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

24%Love

24%Like

3%Ok

48%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

23%Love

53%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

2,162 votes

Category winnerMasaki ShiroMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLibeccio

SillageLibeccio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

fresh84%

powdery77%

rose69%

green61%

powdery100%

floral86%

musky72%

iris58%

fresh44%

woody30%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LilacRoseJasmineEucalyptusCyclamenMint

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryIrisPeach

Base6-10 hrs

CedarAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Cotton FlowerCyclamen

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base5-8 hrs

White MuskSpruce

Category winnerLibeccioLongest dry-down: 6-10 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night48

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter37

Day100

Night26

Category winnerLibeccioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Work 37%Casual 34%Date 18%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Work 41%Casual 38%Date 14%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,547

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#7,561

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerMasaki ShiroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Libeccio by Paolo Gigli is an unapologetic, vintage-style floral powerhouse. It opens with an icy slap of medicinal eucalyptus and spearmint that quickly collides with soapy garden lilac, crisp cyclamen, and classic pink rose petals. You might smell high-end laundry soap in the first ten minutes. That sharpness soon y…

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Masaki Shiro by Masaki Matsushima smells like fresh white linen drying under a cool northern sun. The opening delivers a crisp flash of cyclamen and airy cotton flower that immediately feels like luxury bath soap. As it warms on skin, powdery iris and a quiet petal rose create a soothing cosmetic cream texture. Crisp …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Libeccio or Masaki Shiro?

Libeccio takes 4 of 7 categories. Libeccio is rated 3.24/5 from 29 votes; Masaki Shiro is rated 3.82/5 from 2,162 votes. Choose Libeccio for a floral and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Masaki Shiro for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Libeccio or Masaki Shiro?

Libeccio lasts longest (Libeccio 72/100, Masaki Shiro 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Libeccio or Masaki Shiro?

Libeccio projects furthest (Libeccio 85/100, Masaki Shiro 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Libeccio and Masaki Shiro smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fresh accords. Common notes include Rose, Cyclamen and Iris.

Is Libeccio or Masaki Shiro better for summer or winter?

For summer, Libeccio is the stronger pick. For winter, Libeccio is the stronger pick. Libeccio suits daytime wear; Masaki Shiro suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Libeccio and Masaki Shiro?

Libeccio has top notes of Lilac, Rose, Jasmine and Eucalyptus, heart notes of Raspberry, Iris and Peach, a base of Cedar, Amber, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Masaki Shiro has top notes of Cotton Flower and Cyclamen, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of White Musk and Spruce.