Fragrance comparison

Massimo vs Be Bop Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 68 ratings analysed

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,064 AromaticWoody

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70%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Be Bop Pour Homme

Kesling

4.3727 votes

Rank #21,857 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Be Bop Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Be Bop Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Massimo2/7

Be Bop Pour Homme5/7

Ratings & consensus: Be Bop Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Massimo
Longevity: Be Bop Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Be Bop Pour Homme
Value for money: Be Bop Pour Homme
Versatility: Massimo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Be Bop Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MassimoMassimo Dutti

Be Bop Pour HommeKesling

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

4.37/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 35%Had 18%Want 47%

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

59%Love

22%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBe Bop Pour Homme

SillageBe Bop Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

herbal69%

citrus61%

Scent match70%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Amalfi LemonMintThymeTarragonLavenderGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

GeraniumCardamomJuniper BerriesCinnamon

Base

SandalwoodVirginia CedarPatchouliMusk

Top

ThymeLavenderBasilBergamotAmalfi LemonTangerine

Heart

CloveGeraniumCorianderCinnamon

Base

PatchouliOpoponaxMuskVetiverVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Thyme, Lavender and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Spring40

Summer40

Fall70

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,857

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerBe Bop Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo by Massimo Dutti opens with a sharp burst of Amalfi lemon, bitter galbanum, and crushed mint leaf. As the initial citrus bite softens, herbal thyme and tarragon merge with green geranium and cardamom, creating a dry fougere character typical of early nineties perfumery. The dry down relies on earthy patchouli,…

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Be Bop Pour Homme by Kesling is a distinct woody spicy fragrance launched in 1992. It opens with a bold herbal rush of thyme and basil before settling into a deep, clove-heavy heart. This scent is suited for a refined gentleman who prefers classic masculine structures. It shines during cool autumn evenings when its re…

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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, Massimo or Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Be Bop Pour Homme is rated 4.37/5 from 27 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Be Bop Pour Homme for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme lasts longest (Be Bop Pour Homme 85/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or Be Bop Pour Homme?

Be Bop Pour Homme projects furthest (Be Bop Pour Homme 67/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Be Bop Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Thyme, Lavender and Bergamot.

Is Massimo or Be Bop Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Be Bop Pour Homme is the stronger pick. Massimo suits daytime wear; Be Bop Pour Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and Be Bop Pour Homme?

Massimo has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mint, Thyme and Tarragon, heart notes of Geranium, Cardamom, Juniper Berries and Cinnamon, a base of Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Be Bop Pour Homme has top notes of Thyme, Lavender, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Clove, Geranium, Coriander and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Opoponax, Musk and Vetiver.