Fragrance comparison

Maisìa vs Teawood

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

Maisìa

Maison Gabriella Chieffo

3.89139 votes

Rank #15,457 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Teawood

Zara

4.1758 votes

Rank #13,087 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Teawood takes 5 of 7 categories.

Maisìa
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Teawood
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maisìa1/7

Teawood5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaisìaMaison Gabriella Chieffo

TeawoodZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 34%Had 23%Want 42%

4.17/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 28%Had 18%Want 54%

Category winnerTeawoodRating 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

43%Love

43%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerTeawoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMaisìa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTeawoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

yellow floral84%

citrus77%

fresh69%

smoky61%

woody100%

powdery83%

warm spicy65%

citrus48%

aromatic30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody 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

CardamomBergamotFigLemon

Heart

TeaVioletHeliotrope

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaGuaiac WoodCedarSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Guaiac Wood, Fig and Lemon. 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

Summer60

Fall65

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerTeawoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex62

Women24

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

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#13,087

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerTeawoodHigher 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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Zara Teawood opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and warm cardamom that quickly shifts into dry black tea leaves. As it settles, cedar and guaiac wood create a calm, smoky timber base with a light powdery violet haze. It feels clean and grounded, making it an easy pick for casual spring mornings or low-key office wea…

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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 Teawood?

Teawood takes 5 of 7 categories. Maisìa is rated 3.89/5 from 139 votes; Teawood is rated 4.17/5 from 58 votes. Choose Maisìa for a green and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Teawood for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maisìa or Teawood?

They last about the same: Maisìa 69/100, Teawood 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maisìa or Teawood?

Maisìa projects furthest (Maisìa 66/100, Teawood 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maisìa and Teawood smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Guaiac Wood, Fig and Lemon.

Is Maisìa or Teawood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maisìa is the stronger pick. For winter, Teawood is the stronger pick. Teawood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maisìa and Teawood?

Maisìa features Fig Leaf, Narcissus, Ash, Black Amber and Bergamot. Teawood has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Fig and Lemon, heart notes of Tea, Violet and Heliotrope, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Sandalwood.