Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Black Sun

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 456 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Black Sun

Salvador Dali · 2007

3.97428 votes

Rank #25,541 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Black Sun
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Maestrale4/7

Black Sun3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Black SunSalvador Dali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

3.97/ 5 · 428 votes

Have 62%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerBlack SunRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

39%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

28%Love

55%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

428 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value71

Category winnerBlack SunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

vanilla91%

fresh spicy83%

amber74%

woody65%

sweet56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonWhite FlowersJasmineWhite Rose

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderClary SageLabdanumBasil

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisCedarVetiverVanillaSandalwood

Top

LabdanumBasilCedar

Heart

Fir ResinGeraniumClary Sage

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaVetiver

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Labdanum, Basil and Cedar. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night67

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

Casual 35%Work 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,541

PerfumerAntoine Lie

Launched2007

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack SunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Maestrale captures the brisk Mediterranean wind that blows across the Italian coast. The initial burst brings sparkling lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air before softening into jasmine and white rose petals. Within thirty minutes, herbal clary sage and French lavender…

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Salvador Dali Black Sun is a comforting woody aromatic cologne built on an inviting blend of crisp herbs, evergreen woods, and sweet warmth. It opens with an intriguing hit of crushed green basil, dry cedar wood, and a touch of warm labdanum resin. As the scent warms up on your skin, you get a forest-fresh heart of pi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maestrale or Black Sun?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Black Sun is rated 3.97/5 from 428 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Black Sun for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Black Sun?

They last about the same: Maestrale 67/100, Black Sun 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Black Sun?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Black Sun 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Black Sun smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Labdanum, Basil and Cedar.

Is Maestrale or Black Sun better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Sun is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Black Sun?

Maestrale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla. Black Sun has top notes of Labdanum, Basil and Cedar, heart notes of Fir Resin, Geranium and Clary Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Vetiver.