Fragrance comparison

Maisìa vs Lacquered Rose

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 174 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maisìa

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

3.89139 votes

Rank #15,458 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Lacquered Rose

X-Ray

3.9435 votes

Rank #19,703 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maisìa takes 5 of 7 categories.

Maisìa
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lacquered Rose
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maisìa5/7

Lacquered Rose2/7

Ratings & consensus: Maisìa
Community sentiment: Maisìa
Longevity: Maisìa
Sillage & projection: Maisìa
Value for money: Lacquered Rose
Versatility: Lacquered Rose
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maisìa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaisìaMaison Gabriella Chieffo

Lacquered RoseX-Ray

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 34%Had 23%Want 42%

3.94/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 21%Had 24%Want 55%

Category winnerMaisìaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

139 votes

37%Love

40%Like

3%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerMaisìaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityMaisìa

SillageMaisìa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value50

Category winnerLacquered RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

smoky61%

woody100%

rose92%

powdery84%

oud77%

amber69%

musky61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Fig LeafNarcissusAshBlack AmberBergamotBroomGuaiac WoodFigLemonMuskSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Pink PepperSaffronBergamotItalian Mandarin

Heart

Turkish Rose OilAgarwood (Oud)VioletTuberoseJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodBlack AmberCedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOlibanum

InformationalShared notesBlack Amber, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer91

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day50

Night100

Category winnerLacquered RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex62

Women24

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,458

PerfumerGabriella Chieffo, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#19,703

PerfumerIrina Burlakova

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerMaisìaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maisìa by Maison Gabriella Chieffo pairs a bitter, crushed fig leaf with the yellow floral hum of narcissus. It builds an unusual contrast between a bright, leafy green opening and a dry, soot-like ash undertone that clings closely to the skin. It suits those seeking a green scent that bypasses the typical clean, soap…

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Lacquered Rose by X-Ray opens with a bright burst of Italian mandarin and sharp pink pepper before revealing its dense heart of dark Turkish rose oil. Perfumer Irina Burlakova pairs this crimson floral core with medicinal agarwood and delicate violet, giving the composition a polished, vintage lacquer texture. As it s…

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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, Maisìa or Lacquered Rose?

Maisìa takes 5 of 7 categories. Maisìa is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes; Lacquered Rose is rated 3.94/5 from 35 votes. Choose Maisìa for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lacquered Rose for a woody and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maisìa or Lacquered Rose?

Maisìa lasts longest (Maisìa 69/100, Lacquered Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maisìa or Lacquered Rose?

Maisìa projects furthest (Maisìa 66/100, Lacquered Rose 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maisìa and Lacquered Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Amber, Bergamot, Guaiac Wood and Musk.

Is Maisìa or Lacquered Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maisìa is the stronger pick. For winter, Lacquered Rose is the stronger pick. Lacquered Rose suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maisìa and Lacquered Rose?

Maisìa features Fig Leaf, Narcissus, Ash, Black Amber and Bergamot. Lacquered Rose has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Bergamot and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Turkish Rose Oil, Agarwood (Oud), Violet and Tuberose, a base of Guaiac Wood, Black Amber, Cedar and Musk.