Fragrance comparison

Massimo vs Stardust

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,106 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Stardust

Recreation

3.1712 votes

Rank #25,256 AromaticIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Massimo3/5

Stardust2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MassimoMassimo Dutti

StardustRecreation

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

3.17/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

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

17%Love

25%Like

33%Ok

8%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate54

Category winners

LongevityStardust

SillageMassimo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value60

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

aromatic100%

iris90%

citrus80%

powdery70%

fresh spicy60%

musky50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

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

ThymeBergamotLemon

Heart

Orris RootGalbanumGeranium

Base

MuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesThyme, Galbanum, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex38

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,106

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,256

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerStardustHigher 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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Stardust opens with a brisk herbal citrus lift, then settles into powdery orris, soft sandalwood and musk. On skin, it often reads clean, aromatic and slightly old-school, which some wearers find grounding and easy, while others find too masculine or generic. Best for shoppers who enjoy fresh, polished woods with an i…

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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 Stardust?

Massimo takes 3 of 5 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Stardust is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Stardust for a aromatic and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Stardust?

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

Which projects more, Massimo or Stardust?

Massimo projects furthest (Massimo 55/100, Stardust 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Stardust smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Galbanum, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Massimo or Stardust better for summer or winter?

Massimo suits daytime wear; Stardust suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo and Stardust?

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. Stardust has top notes of Thyme, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Orris Root, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.