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Massimo Dutti vs Dunhill Edition

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

Updated 950 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dunhill Edition takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Massimo Dutti

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Dunhill Edition

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Massimo Dutti2/7
Dunhill Edition5/7
Ratings & consensus
Dunhill Edition
Community sentiment
Massimo Dutti
Longevity
Dunhill Edition
Sillage & projection
Dunhill Edition
Value for money
Massimo Dutti
Versatility
Dunhill Edition
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Dunhill Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti
Dunhill EditionAlfred Dunhill
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 730 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerDunhill EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate

220 votes

46%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate

730 votes

Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityDunhill Edition

SillageDunhill Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value75
Category winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
woody83%
citrus74%
earthy65%
floral56%
Scent match56%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotAmalfi LemonLavender
Heart
NutmegCloveJasmineCinnamonLily-of-the-Valley
Base
oak mossSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliMusk
Top
NutmegAmalfi LemonBergamotLavender
Heart
Clary SageCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenLily-of-the-Valley
Base
FirVetiveroak mossVirginia CedarAmberTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter60
Day–
Night–
Category winnerDunhill EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
Men95
Unisex4
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#26,886

PerfumerAlain Astori

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDunhill EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo 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 …

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Dunhill Edition by Alfred Dunhill is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Dunhill Edition was launched in 1984. The nose behind this fragrance is Alain Astori. Top notes are Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender; middle notes are Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium, Jasmine, Cyclamen and Lily-of-the-Valley; base no…

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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 Dutti or Dunhill Edition?

Dunhill Edition takes 5 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Dunhill Edition is rated 4.20/5 from 730 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Dunhill Edition for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Dunhill Edition?

Dunhill Edition lasts longest (Dunhill Edition 61/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Dunhill Edition?

Dunhill Edition projects furthest (Dunhill Edition 54/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo Dutti and Dunhill Edition smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Massimo Dutti or Dunhill Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Massimo Dutti is the stronger pick. For winter, Dunhill Edition is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Dunhill Edition?

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. Dunhill Edition has top notes of Nutmeg, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Clary Sage, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Fir, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

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