Fragrance comparison

Maestà vs Menthe Insolite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Menthe Insolite

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #74,048 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestà takes 1 of 1 categories.

Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Menthe Insolite
Choose it for a green and aromatic character.

Maestà1/1

Menthe Insolite0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Menthe InsoliteMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

green100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

sweet53%

fruity42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, green 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

Top15-30 mins

MintGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleGeraniumApple

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Pineapple and Geranium. Durations are only published for Menthe Insolite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,048

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 →

Menthe Insolite by Marcus Spurway opens with a frosty splash of fresh garden mint, zesty pink grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot that wakes up your senses right away. As the initial citrus blast settles, you get a crisp, juicy mix of green apple and sweet pineapple balanced by the gentle herbal warmth of geranium. The…

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.

Do Maestà and Menthe Insolite smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Pineapple and Geranium.

Is Maestà or Menthe Insolite better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and Menthe Insolite?

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. Menthe Insolite has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Pineapple, Geranium and Apple, a base of Amberwood, Vetiver and Musk.