Fragrance comparison

Maisìa vs Modern Quartz Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maisìa

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

3.89139 votes

Rank #15,457 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Modern Quartz Men

Molyneux

4.2040 votes

Rank #16,096 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maisìa takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maisìa
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.
Modern Quartz Men
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Maisìa4/7

Modern Quartz Men3/7

Ratings & consensus: Modern Quartz Men
Community sentiment: Modern Quartz Men
Longevity: Maisìa
Sillage & projection: Maisìa
Value for money: Modern Quartz Men
Versatility: Maisìa
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

Modern Quartz MenMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 34%Had 23%Want 42%

4.20/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 43%Had 37%Want 21%

Category winnerModern Quartz MenRating 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

38%Love

53%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerModern Quartz MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityMaisìa

SillageMaisìa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value73

Category winnerModern Quartz MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

smoky61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

lavender69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, green and citrus

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

TangerineLemonRosemaryLemon Verbena

Heart

LavenderFig LeafCedarLeather

Base

MuskSandalwoodGuaiac WoodTeak Wood

InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Lemon 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–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaisìaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex62

Women24

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,457

PerfumerGabriella Chieffo, Luca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,096

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Modern Quartz Men by Molyneux kicks off with an energizing blast of crisp lemon, bright tangerine, and herbal lemon verbena. A fresh kick of rosemary gives the top a brisk, shower-clean clarity that feels instantly waking and tidy. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals a green heart dominated by cru…

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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 Modern Quartz Men?

Maisìa takes 4 of 7 categories. Maisìa is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes; Modern Quartz Men is rated 4.20/5 from 40 votes. Choose Maisìa for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Modern Quartz Men for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Maisìa or Modern Quartz Men?

Maisìa lasts longest (Maisìa 69/100, Modern Quartz Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maisìa or Modern Quartz Men?

Maisìa projects furthest (Maisìa 66/100, Modern Quartz Men 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maisìa and Modern Quartz Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Lemon and Musk.

Is Maisìa or Modern Quartz Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maisìa is the stronger pick. For winter, Modern Quartz Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maisìa and Modern Quartz Men?

Maisìa features Fig Leaf, Narcissus, Ash, Black Amber and Bergamot. Modern Quartz Men has top notes of Tangerine, Lemon, Rosemary and Lemon Verbena, heart notes of Lavender, Fig Leaf, Cedar and Leather, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Teak Wood.