Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Unsettled

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 138 ratings analysed

6 wins

Maestrale

Paolo Gigli

4.1428 votes

Rank #45,957 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Unsettled

FZOTIC

3.83110 votes

Rank #14,542 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 6 of 8 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Unsettled
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Maestrale6/8

Unsettled2/8

Ratings & consensus: Maestrale
Community sentiment: Maestrale
Longevity: Maestrale
Sillage & projection: Maestrale
Value for money: Maestrale
Versatility: Maestrale
Note pyramid (duration): Unsettled
Fragranxe ranking: Unsettled

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestralePaolo Gigli

UnsettledFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

3.83/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

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

32%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value47

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%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

Notes

PineappleSandalwoodSea NotesChinese Black TeaBergamotVanillaClary SageLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerUnsettledLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer18

Fall100

Winter36

Day100

Night67

Spring78

Summer100

Fall42

Winter3

Day100

Night19

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex50

Women21

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

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerUnsettledHigher 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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FZOTIC Unsettled is an adventurous, boundary-crossing unisex fragrance created by independent perfumer Bruno Fazzolari. Inspired by the rugged terrain of the American West, the scent opens with an unexpected pairing of tart pineapple and salty ocean spray. As the initial brightness settles, a heart of steeped Chinese …

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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 Unsettled?

Maestrale takes 6 of 8 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes; Unsettled is rated 3.83/5 from 110 votes. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Unsettled for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Unsettled?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, Unsettled 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Unsettled?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, Unsettled 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Unsettled smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Vanilla.

Is Maestrale or Unsettled better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maestrale and Unsettled?

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. Unsettled features Pineapple, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Chinese Black Tea and Bergamot.