Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Panama Millesime

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 98 ratings analysed

6 wins

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Panama Millesime

Panama 1924

3.8541 votes

Rank #18,851 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories.

Maestrale
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Panama Millesime
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maestrale6/7

Panama Millesime1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria

Panama MillesimePanama 1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

3.85/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 31%Had 15%Want 54%

Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

29%Love

51%Like

0%Ok

15%Dislike

5%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMaestrale

SillageMaestrale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPanama MillesimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

green69%

earthy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

SaffronRumRhuburbTeaAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CardamomCorianderJasmineCinnamon

Base

VetiverVirginia CedarAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Musk

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cardamom, Rum and Coriander. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring100

Summer56

Fall72

Winter22

Day100

Night71

Category winnerMaestraleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#18,851

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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Panama Millesime opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, sour rhubarb, and dark rum, grounded immediately by dry green tea. Perfumer Maurizio Cerizza shifts the opening quickly into a warm heart of crushed cardamom, coriander seed, and cinnamon bark. Jasmine adds a faint floral air without turning sweet, keeping the…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maestrale or Panama Millesime?

Maestrale takes 6 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; Panama Millesime is rated 3.85/5 from 41 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Panama Millesime for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Panama Millesime?

Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, Panama Millesime 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Panama Millesime?

Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 72/100, Panama Millesime 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Panama Millesime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cardamom, Rum and Coriander.

Is Maestrale or Panama Millesime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maestrale and Panama Millesime?

Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. Panama Millesime has top notes of Saffron, Rum, Rhuburb and Tea, heart notes of Cardamom, Coriander, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Virginia Cedar, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Musk.