Massimo Dutti vs Deep Forest
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories.
Massimo DuttiChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Deep ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Massimo Dutti1/7
Deep Forest6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Deep Forest
- Community sentiment
- Deep Forest
- Longevity
- Deep Forest
- Sillage & projection
- Deep Forest
- Value for money
- Massimo Dutti
- Versatility
- Deep Forest
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Deep Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Massimo DuttiMassimo DuttiDeep ForestBognerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 194 votes
Have 34%Had 14%Want 52%
Category winnerDeep ForestRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
220 votes
42%Love
53%Like
1%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
74 votes
Category winnerDeep ForestMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDeep Forest
SillageDeep Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
citrus77%
earthy69%
amber61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender
Heart
NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk
Top
NutmegArtemisiaRosemaryBergamotCitrusesOrangePetitgrainNeroli
Heart
VetiverPatchouliLavenderCinnamon
Base
oak mossIncenseMuskFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer47
Fall100
Winter93
Day100
Night71
Category winnerDeep ForestMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,062
PerfumerRamon Monegal
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,516
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews27
Category winnerDeep ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMassimo Dutti by Massimo Dutti, composed by Ramon Monegal in 1988, is an aromatic fougere built on crisp citrus and grounded woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and Amalfi lemon, spiked with clean lavender. It quickly shifts into a warm heart of nutmeg, clove, and quiet jasmine. As it settles, damp …
Reviews →Deep Forest smells like a classic 1990s aromatic woody, bright with citrus and herbs at the top, then greener, spicier, and darker as patchouli, vetiver, oak moss, and incense settle in. It reads masculine, earthy, and slightly resinous rather than sweet. If you enjoy old-school forest-style compositions with moss, sp…
Reviews →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 Dutti or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest takes 6 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Deep Forest is rated 4.26/5 from 194 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Deep Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest lasts longest (Deep Forest 81/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Deep Forest?
Deep Forest projects furthest (Deep Forest 71/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Massimo Dutti and Deep Forest smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.
Is Massimo Dutti or Deep Forest better for summer or winter?
For summer, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. For winter, Deep Forest is the stronger pick. Deep Forest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Deep Forest?
Massimo Dutti has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender, heart notes of Nutmeg, Clove, Jasmine and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, French labdanum and Patchouli. Deep Forest has top notes of Nutmeg, Artemisia, Rosemary and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Patchouli, Lavender and Cinnamon, a base of oak moss, Incense, Musk and French labdanum.
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