Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 48 ratings analysed

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

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39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

4.7020 votes

Rank #11,610 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 5 of 5 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maestrale0/5

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

4.70/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 6%Want 76%

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Rating 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

80%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

SillageParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value68

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

woody77%

amber69%

animalic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

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

AbsintheClary SageThymeBasilCuminCinnamonPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

ImmortelleRoseCarnationCyclamenJasmineLotusHeliotrope

Base

LeatherCastoreumCostusOakmossAmbergrisOlibanumWhite MuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Clary Sage, Basil and Ambergris. 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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

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

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,610

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerParfum de ZMEU (Ogre)Higher 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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Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is a potent unisex fragrance that explores dark woods and aromatic spices. It creates a bold impression suitable for those who appreciate deep, resinous, and animalic compositions. This 2018 release thrives in cooler temperatures, where the absinthe and leather notes provide a distinct, rugged, a…

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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 Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) takes 5 of 5 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) is rated 4.70/5 from 20 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) lasts longest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 88/100, Maestrale 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) projects furthest (Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) 75/100, Maestrale 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Clary Sage, Basil and Ambergris.

Is Maestrale or Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) better for summer or winter?

Maestrale suits daytime wear; Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre)?

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. Parfum de ZMEU (Ogre) has top notes of Absinthe, Clary Sage, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Immortelle, Rose, Carnation and Cyclamen, a base of Leather, Castoreum, Costus and Oakmoss.