Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Patou pour Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 256 ratings analysed

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Patou pour Homme

Jean Patou

4.57228 votes

Rank #23,088 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Patou pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Patou pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Maestrale2/7

Patou pour Homme4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Patou pour HommeJean Patou

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

4.57/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerPatou pour HommeRating 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

71%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerPatou pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityPatou pour Homme

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value24

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

animalic77%

leather69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Clary SageLavenderBasilBlack PepperPimento SeedsTarragon

Heart

PatchouliVetiverGeraniumFirCedar

Base

LeatherCivetVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesLavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil. 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

Spring76

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%

Men95

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,088

PerfumerJean Kerleo

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPatou pour HommeHigher 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…

Reviews →

Jean Patou Pour Homme is a classic aromatic oakmoss and leather composition, built for formal winter settings and crisp spring mornings. It starts with sharp clary sage and dries down to warm sandalwood and civet. This scent suits collectors who appreciate old-school French masculine perfumery.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maestrale or Patou pour Homme?

Patou pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Patou pour Homme is rated 4.57/5 from 228 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Patou pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Patou pour Homme?

Patou pour Homme lasts longest (Patou pour Homme 76/100, Maestrale 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Patou pour Homme?

Projection is very close: Maestrale 71/100, Patou pour Homme 71/100 for sillage.

Do Maestrale and Patou pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil.

Is Maestrale or Patou pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maestrale is the stronger pick. For winter, Patou pour Homme is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Patou pour Homme?

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. Patou pour Homme has top notes of Clary Sage, Lavender, Basil and Black Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Geranium and Fir, a base of Leather, Civet, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.