Fragrance comparison

Maestà vs New West for Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 585 ratings analysed

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

New West for Him

Aramis

4.17584 votes

Rank #26,416 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

New West for Him takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New West for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Maestà1/4

New West for Him3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestàMaestro

New West for HimAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.17/ 5 · 584 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

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

45%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

584 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNew West for Him

SillageNew West for Him

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMaestàBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

herbal30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

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

Sea NotesMintAldehydesBergamotArtemisiaLavenderCaraway

Heart

Pine TreeJuniper BerriesBay LeafWatermelonGeraniumCorianderJasmine

Base

CedarOakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMuskAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,416

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew West for HimHigher 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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New West for Him is a brisk, old-school aromatic aquatic built around mint, sea air, pine, herbs, and a slightly unusual melon twist. It opens sharp and green, then settles into a woody, mossy, leathery drydown. It suits someone who enjoys masculine fresh scents with character rather than a smooth modern blue style. I…

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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 is better, Maestà or New West for Him?

New West for Him takes 3 of 4 categories. Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; New West for Him is rated 4.17/5 from 584 votes. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New West for Him for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maestà or New West for Him?

New West for Him lasts longest (New West for Him 73/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestà or New West for Him?

New West for Him projects furthest (New West for Him 60/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestà and New West for Him smell similar?

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

Is Maestà or New West for Him better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and New West for Him?

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. New West for Him has top notes of Sea Notes, Mint, Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Juniper Berries, Bay Leaf and Watermelon, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss, Leather and Sandalwood.