Fragrance comparison

Lofty vs Just Wow Black

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lofty

MAIOS

4.3315 votes

Rank #46,139 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Just Wow Black

Croatian Perfume House · 2017

—0 votes

Rank #74,217 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lofty takes 2 of 2 categories.

Lofty
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Just Wow Black
Choose it for a woody and citrus character.

Lofty2/2

Just Wow Black0/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LoftyMAIOS

Just Wow BlackCroatian Perfume House

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

7%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageLofty

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

floral83%

violet74%

fresh65%

powdery56%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation

Base

SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli

Top

CedarNutmegLemonChamomileBergamotLavenderHawthornMandarin Orange

Heart

Violet LeafSandalwoodLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineHoneysuckleCarnation

Base

MuskAmberPatchouliLeatherVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter50

Day100

Night71

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,139

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,217

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched2017

Reviews0

Category winnerLoftyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …

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Croatian Perfume House Just Wow Black delivers a brisk burst of tart lemon, bergamot, and herbal lavender that quickly settles over dry cedar and warm nutmeg. As the initial citrus fades, crisp green violet leaf emerges alongside subtle hints of jasmine and carnation, giving the heart an airy freshness. The foundation…

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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 projects more, Lofty or Just Wow Black?

Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Just Wow Black 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lofty and Just Wow Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

Is Lofty or Just Wow Black better for summer or winter?

Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lofty and Just Wow Black?

Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. Just Wow Black has top notes of Cedar, Nutmeg, Lemon and Chamomile, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Leather.