Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Tolsom

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 85 ratings analysed

Maestrale

Dr. Taffi

4.336 votes

Rank #53,155 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Tolsom

Amway

3.8479 votes

Rank #16,857 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tolsom takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tolsom
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Maestrale1/4

Tolsom3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestraleDr. Taffi

TolsomAmway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%

3.84/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 34%Had 38%Want 28%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

23%Love

54%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTolsom

SillageTolsom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value65

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

citrus69%

marine61%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

amber83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

citrus56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOreganoBasilSpices

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskWoody NotesAmber

Top

SpicesBlack PepperCitruses

Heart

Woody Notes

Base

AmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Spring48

Summer21

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerTolsomHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dr. Taffi Maestrale opens with a brisk blast of salty sea notes and bright crushed citruses that feels like standing on an Italian coastal cliff. As the breezy maritime opening settles, an earthy blend of garden basil, culinary oregano, and clean lavender emerges across the heart. The fragrance finishes with a smooth …

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Tolsom by Amway is a woody aromatic scent that defines casual sophistication for men. Opening with a crisp, spicy blast of black pepper and citrus, it settles into a grounded woody heart. The base of warm amber and musk provides a steady, reliable finish.

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, Maestrale or Tolsom?

Tolsom takes 3 of 4 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Tolsom is rated 3.84/5 from 79 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tolsom for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Tolsom?

Tolsom lasts longest (Tolsom 74/100, Maestrale 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Tolsom?

Tolsom projects furthest (Tolsom 62/100, Maestrale 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Tolsom smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Citruses, Spices, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Maestrale or Tolsom better for summer or winter?

Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Tolsom?

Maestrale has top notes of Citruses and Sea Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Oregano, Basil and Spices, a base of White Musk, Woody Notes and Amber. Tolsom has top notes of Spices, Black Pepper and Citruses, heart notes of Woody Notes, a base of Amber and Musk.