Fragrance comparison

Massimo vs Tendenza

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 133 ratings analysed

Massimo

Massimo Dutti

4.1541 votes

Rank #32,064 AromaticWoody

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24%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tendenza

Van Gils · 2005

4.2292 votes

Rank #10,284 PowderyFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories.

Massimo
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tendenza
Choose it for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Massimo3/7

Tendenza4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MassimoMassimo Dutti

TendenzaVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 20%Had 43%Want 38%

4.22/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 43%Had 36%Want 21%

Category winnerTendenzaRating 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

26%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerMassimoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTendenza

SillageTendenza

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMassimoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

green50%

powdery92%

fruity77%

fresh spicy53%

vanilla46%

fresh38%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Red AppleCinnamonPineappleBergamotLimeJuniper BerriesMelonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineVioletLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VanilleSandalwoodIrisAmberMuskPatchouliVirginia CedarVetyver

InformationalShared notesMint, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Tendenza, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer45

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night50

Spring88

Summer100

Fall44

Winter19

Day100

Night16

Category winnerMassimoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,064

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2005

Reviews14

Category winnerTendenzaHigher 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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Van Gils Tendenza delivers an easygoing splash of crisp red apple, tart lime, and cool mint right out of the bottle. A gentle touch of cinnamon warms up the opening before giving way to a clean, powdery heart of lavender, sweet violet, and geranium. As the fragrance settles over several hours, creamy sandalwood, soft …

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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 Tendenza?

Tendenza takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo is rated 4.15/5 from 41 votes; Tendenza is rated 4.22/5 from 92 votes. Choose Massimo for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tendenza for a powdery and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo or Tendenza?

Tendenza lasts longest (Tendenza 66/100, Massimo 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo or Tendenza?

Tendenza projects furthest (Tendenza 63/100, Massimo 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo and Tendenza smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Massimo or Tendenza better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Massimo and Tendenza?

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. Tendenza has top notes of Red Apple, Cinnamon, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanille, Sandalwood, Iris and Amber.