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Maestà vs Black Cash

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Maestà

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Black Cash

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Maestà2/4
Black Cash2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Black Cash
Sillage & projection
Black Cash
Value for money
Maestà
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Maestà

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MaestàMaestro
Black CashAlta Moda
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%
4.00/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

50%Love
30%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value70
Category winnerMaestàBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy90%
citrus80%
herbal70%
green60%
lavender50%
aromatic100%
woody88%
fresh spicy77%
citrus65%
conifer53%
herbal42%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint
Heart
PineappleLavenderGeranium
Base
Iso E SuperSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberwoodCedar
Top
LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil
Heart
WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine
Base
Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night33
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestàHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestà is a fresh aromatic fougere that balances bright Mediterranean citrus with clean herbs and a modern woody base. It suits active individuals who want a clean, daily scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a casual dinner. The scent is versatile and stays breezy without losing its structure.

Reviews →

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

Reviews →
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, Maestà or Black Cash?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestà or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestà or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestà and Black Cash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lavender.

Is Maestà or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and Black Cash?

Maestà has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.

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