Fragrance comparison

Lippizan vs Massimo

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #11,683 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #29,455 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Lippizan3/7

Massimo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LippizanParfums de Marly

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

Category winnerMassimoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLippizan

SillageLippizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value76

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesThyme, Tarragon, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Lippizan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day92

Night100

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#29,455

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLippizanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lippizan or Massimo?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes; Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lippizan or Massimo?

Lippizan lasts longest (Lippizan 67/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lippizan or Massimo?

Lippizan projects furthest (Lippizan 65/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lippizan and Massimo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Tarragon, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Lippizan or Massimo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lippizan and Massimo?

Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber. 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.