Massimo Dutti vs JCC No. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Massimo DuttiChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Massimo Dutti1/7
JCC No. 26/7
- Ratings & consensus
- JCC No. 2
- Community sentiment
- JCC No. 2
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- JCC No. 2
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- JCC No. 2
- 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 DuttiJCC No. 2CastelbajacWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
Category winnerJCC No. 2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
220 votes
47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 votes
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageJCC No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and warm 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
Top20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter40
Day–
Night–
Spring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
Category winnerJCC No. 2Most 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#31,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMassimo DuttiHigher 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 →Castelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
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 JCC No. 2?
JCC No. 2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or JCC No. 2?
JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or JCC No. 2?
JCC No. 2 projects furthest (JCC No. 2 73/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Massimo Dutti and JCC No. 2 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Massimo Dutti or JCC No. 2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, JCC No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Massimo Dutti is the stronger pick. JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and JCC No. 2?
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. JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum.
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