Fragrance comparison

Massimo Dutti vs Gutenberg Limited

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 222 ratings analysed

1 wins

Massimo Dutti

4.05220 votes

Rank #29,062 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Gutenberg Limited

Gutenberg Parfums

4.502 votes

Rank #61,819 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Massimo Dutti takes 1 of 1 categories.

Massimo Dutti
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gutenberg Limited
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Massimo Dutti1/1

Gutenberg Limited0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti

Gutenberg LimitedGutenberg Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus

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

Top20-35 mins

BergamotAmalfi LemonAniseThymeCardamom

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderNutmegCloveCoriander

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverPatchoulioak mossAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Gutenberg Limited, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,062

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMassimo DuttiHigher 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 …

Reviews →

The first spray packs a punch. A sharp blast of Amalfi lemon and crushed bergamot snaps you awake immediately, backed by cooling green anise and pungent thyme. Give it five minutes. Once the initial alcohol surge burns off, cardamom and warm nutmeg take over, softening the herbal bite into something rich and pleasantl…

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 Gutenberg Limited?

Massimo Dutti takes 1 of 1 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Gutenberg Limited is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gutenberg Limited for a aromatic and warm spicy character.

Do Massimo Dutti and Gutenberg Limited smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Gutenberg Limited?

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. Gutenberg Limited has top notes of Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Anise and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Clove and Coriander, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, oak moss and Amber.