Massimo Dutti vs Ispahan
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
23%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Massimo Dutti takes 4 of 7 categories.
Massimo DuttiChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
IspahanChoose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Massimo Dutti4/7
Ispahan3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Massimo Dutti
- Community sentiment
- Massimo Dutti
- Longevity
- Ispahan
- Sillage & projection
- Ispahan
- Value for money
- Massimo Dutti
- Versatility
- Massimo Dutti
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Ispahan
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Massimo DuttiMassimo DuttiIspahanYves RocherWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
Category winnerMassimo DuttiRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
220 votes
30%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
2,236 votes
Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIspahan
SillageIspahan
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%
yellow floral100%
amber92%
vanilla84%
fresh spicy77%
sweet69%
floral61%
Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy
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
BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes
Heart
Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon
Base
NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Nutmeg, Clove and Jasmine. 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–
Spring22
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost 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#26,138
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerIspahanHigher 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 →Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…
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 Ispahan?
Massimo Dutti takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Ispahan?
Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Ispahan?
Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Massimo Dutti and Ispahan smell similar?
Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Clove and Jasmine.
Is Massimo Dutti or Ispahan better for summer or winter?
For summer, Massimo Dutti is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Ispahan?
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. Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.
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