Fragrance comparison

Massimo Dutti vs Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 371 ratings analysed

Massimo Dutti

4.05220 votes

Rank #29,077 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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54%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Jil Sander

4.56151 votes

Rank #2,825 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories.

Massimo Dutti
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Massimo Dutti1/7

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Massimo DuttiMassimo Dutti

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Jil Sander

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

4.56/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 37%Had 18%Want 45%

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Rating 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

68%Love

25%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

SillageJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

mossy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy

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

BasilClary SageAmalfi LemonOregano

Heart

PatchouliCinnamonCarnationGeranium

Base

Castoreumoak mossWoodsy NotesNutmegFrench labdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and oak moss. 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–

Spring52

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex0

Women3

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,077

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,825

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJil Sander Man I (Man Pure)Higher 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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Jil Sander Man I, also known as Man Pure, is a dry, herbal woody chypre that opens with a blast of crushed oregano, sweet basil, and bright lemon. As the sharp green garden herbs settle, warm cinnamon and earthy patchouli emerge alongside crisp carnation, creating a rich barbershop warmth. The dry-down reveals deep oa…

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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 Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) takes 6 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is rated 4.56/5 from 151 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) lasts longest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 76/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) projects furthest (Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) 70/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo Dutti and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and oak moss.

Is Massimo Dutti or Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. For winter, Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure)?

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. Jil Sander Man I (Man Pure) has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Amalfi Lemon and Oregano, heart notes of Patchouli, Cinnamon, Carnation and Geranium, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Woodsy Notes and Nutmeg.