Fragrance comparison

Massimo vs LP No. 9

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 905 ratings analysed

4 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,064 AromaticWoody

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62%scent match

Closely related

LP No. 9

Penhaligon's

3.60864 votes

Rank #4,941 AromaticWarm Spicy

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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.
LP No. 9
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Massimo4/7

LP No. 93/7

Ratings & consensus: Massimo
Community sentiment: Massimo
Longevity: LP No. 9
Sillage & projection: LP No. 9
Value for money: Massimo
Versatility: Massimo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LP No. 9

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MassimoMassimo Dutti

LP No. 9Penhaligon's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

3.60/ 5 · 864 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

29%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

729 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLP No. 9

SillageLP No. 9

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

woody69%

lavender61%

Scent match62%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

TarragonLavenderGeraniumBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CarnationRoseJasmine

Base

Virginia CedarCinnamonAmberPatchouliMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Tarragon, 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

Spring97

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men9

Unisex47

Women43

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,941

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews73

Category winnerLP No. 9Higher 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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LP No. 9 is a herbal, spicy floral with a very 1990s Penhaligon's character. Reviewers describe a green lavender and tarragon opening, clove-like carnation, rose, jasmine, patchouli, cedar, amber and cinnamon, with a dry, mysterious feel rather than a sweet, easy floral. It suits people who enjoy aromatic florals with…

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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 LP No. 9?

Massimo takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; LP No. 9 is rated 3.60/5 from 864 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 LP No. 9 for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 lasts longest (LP No. 9 70/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or LP No. 9?

LP No. 9 projects furthest (LP No. 9 64/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and LP No. 9 smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon, Lavender and Bergamot.

Is Massimo or LP No. 9 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo is the stronger pick. For winter, LP No. 9 is the stronger pick. Massimo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and LP No. 9?

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. LP No. 9 has top notes of Tarragon, Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar, Cinnamon, Amber and Patchouli.