Fragrance comparison

Massimo vs Lippizan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 287 ratings analysed

4 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,064 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #10,780 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Massimo4/7

Lippizan3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MassimoMassimo Dutti

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winnerMassimoRating 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

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLippizan

SillageLippizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value38

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Thyme, Tarragon and Galbanum. Durations are only published for Lippizan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day100

Night49

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,780

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLippizanHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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 Lippizan?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Lippizan?

Lippizan lasts longest (Lippizan 67/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or Lippizan?

Lippizan projects furthest (Lippizan 65/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Lippizan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Thyme, Tarragon and Galbanum.

Is Massimo or Lippizan better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo is the stronger pick. For winter, Lippizan is the stronger pick. Massimo suits daytime wear; Lippizan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and Lippizan?

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. Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber.