Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Summer Bliss For Him

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #42,102 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Summer Bliss For Him

Mexx

3.8579 votes

Rank #11,530 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Summer Bliss For Him
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Maestrale4/7

Summer Bliss For Him3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

Summer Bliss For HimMexx

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

3.85/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 77%Had 15%Want 8%

Category winnerMaestraleRating 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

26%Love

54%Like

21%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value80

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

Mandarin OrangeNutmegBasil

Heart

Violet LeafClary SageGeraniumLavender

Base

CinnamonPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lavender, Clary Sage 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

Spring69

Summer100

Fall35

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

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

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,530

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerSummer Bliss For HimHigher 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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Mexx Summer Bliss For Him is a fresh spicy summer scent with mandarin, basil and aromatic herbs over a dry woody base. It opens bright and green, then settles into lavender, violet leaf and clary sage with a soft touch of cinnamon. It reads easy, clean and masculine, with moderate projection and generally moderate lon…

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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 Summer Bliss For Him?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Summer Bliss For Him is rated 3.85/5 from 79 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Summer Bliss For Him for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Summer Bliss For Him?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, Summer Bliss For Him 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Summer Bliss For Him?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Summer Bliss For Him 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Summer Bliss For Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Clary Sage and Basil.

Is Maestrale or Summer Bliss For Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Summer Bliss For Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Maestrale is the stronger pick. Maestrale suits daytime wear; Summer Bliss For Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestrale and Summer Bliss For Him?

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. Summer Bliss For Him has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Nutmeg and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Clary Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Cinnamon, Patchouli, Cedarwood and Vetiver.