Fragrance comparison

Maestà vs FOUCO

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

90%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

FOUCO

Anfar 1950

4.3531 votes

Rank #30,111 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FOUCO takes 4 of 4 categories.

Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
FOUCO
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Maestà0/4

FOUCO4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestàMaestro

FOUCOAnfar 1950

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.35/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 2%Want 70%

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

65%Love

23%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

6%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityFOUCO

SillageFOUCO

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value77

Category winnerFOUCOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match90%Very similar · 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

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

Green NotesPineappleGeraniumLavender

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodCedarTonka BeanAmberwood

InformationalShared notesLemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint. 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

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex0

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,111

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFOUCOHigher 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.

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FOUCO by Anfar 1950 opens with sharp lemon zest and bruised mint before settling into herbal geranium and sweet pineapple. A heavy dose of Iso E Super and cedar anchor the green aromatic top, creating a bright projection for warm spring mornings. Built for casual daytime wear, it combines classic barber-shop lavender …

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 FOUCO?

FOUCO takes 4 of 4 categories. Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; FOUCO is rated 4.35/5 from 31 votes. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose FOUCO for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maestà or FOUCO?

FOUCO lasts longest (FOUCO 78/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestà or FOUCO?

FOUCO projects furthest (FOUCO 70/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestà and FOUCO smell similar?

Very similar: a 90% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint.

Is Maestà or FOUCO better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and FOUCO?

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. FOUCO has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Green Notes, Pineapple, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Cedar and Tonka Bean.