Maestrale vs Rose Arabia Melogold
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.
MaestraleChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose Arabia MelogoldChoose it for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maestrale2/5
Rose Arabia Melogold2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Rose Arabia Melogold
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maestrale
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Rose Arabia Melogold
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 PantelleriaRose Arabia MelogoldWIDIANWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%
4.25/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 17%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerRose Arabia MelogoldRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
47%Like
4%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
50%Love
30%Like
15%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
Category winners
LongevityMaestrale
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRose Arabia MelogoldBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody77%
aromatic61%
citrus38%
leather100%
powdery92%
woody84%
aromatic77%
fruity69%
violet61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron
Heart3 to 5 hours
CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris
Base5 to 8 hours
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Top
GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries
Heart
RaspberryVioletLeather
Base
VetiverMuskCashmeran
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall79
Winter29
Day100
Night53
Spring100
Summer29
Fall57
Winter29
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,365
PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza
Launched2018
Reviews6
Overall rank#22,471
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaestrale 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 …
Reviews →Rose Arabia Melogold reads as a powdery violet suede with raspberry sweetness, soft musk, and a bright grapefruit lift at the top. The leather keeps the fruit from turning syrupy, so it stays polished rather than heavy. It suits shoppers who want a smoother, more floral take on leather. Reviews suggest a strong openin…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Maestrale or Rose Arabia Melogold?
No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; Rose Arabia Melogold is rated 4.25/5 from 20 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose Arabia Melogold for a leather and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Rose Arabia Melogold?
Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 78/100, Rose Arabia Melogold 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maestrale or Rose Arabia Melogold?
Projection is very close: Maestrale 72/100, Rose Arabia Melogold 72/100 for sillage.
Do Maestrale and Rose Arabia Melogold smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Juniper Berries, Saffron and Raspberry.
Is Maestrale or Rose Arabia Melogold better for summer or winter?
Maestrale suits daytime wear; Rose Arabia Melogold suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maestrale and Rose Arabia Melogold?
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. Rose Arabia Melogold has top notes of Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Raspberry, Violet and Leather, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmeran.
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