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Massimo Dutti vs Mila Schön (Original)

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

Updated 280 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Massimo Dutti

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

  • Mila Schön (Original)

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Massimo Dutti3/7
Mila Schön (Original)4/7
Ratings & consensus
Mila Schön (Original)
Community sentiment
Massimo Dutti
Longevity
Mila Schön (Original)
Sillage & projection
Mila Schön (Original)
Value for money
Massimo Dutti
Versatility
Mila Schön (Original)
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
Mila Schön (Original)Mila Schön
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.32/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 42%Had 18%Want 40%
Category winnerMila Schön (Original)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

60%Love
23%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage48
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityMila Schön (Original)

SillageMila Schön (Original)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value63
Category winnerMassimo DuttiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
mossy69%
aromatic61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
floral84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
mossy61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and mossy

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
PeachBig StrawberryBergamotCorianderNeroliMandarinPlumGalbanum
Heart
CarnationCloveRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang YlangVioletBlackcurrant
Base
oak mossMuskSandalwoodPatchouliStyraxAmbergrisCastoreumCivet
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clove, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–
Spring59
Summer29
Fall100
Winter65
Day83
Night100
Category winnerMila Schön (Original)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men97
Unisex0
Women3
Men8
Unisex50
Women42
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,263

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,760

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 →

Mila Schön (Original) is a bold 1981 oriental woody fragrance with ripe peach and strawberry over spicy florals, moss, musk, woods and resin. It has a vintage shape, but the fruit and carnation-clove warmth keep it lively rather than dusty. Expect a rich, spicy, mossy scent with noticeable presence. It is best for peo…

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 Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Mila Schön (Original) is rated 4.32/5 from 60 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mila Schön (Original) for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) lasts longest (Mila Schön (Original) 78/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Mila Schön (Original)?

Mila Schön (Original) projects furthest (Mila Schön (Original) 72/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Massimo Dutti and Mila Schön (Original) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clove, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Massimo Dutti or Mila Schön (Original) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. For winter, Mila Schön (Original) is the stronger pick. Mila Schön (Original) suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Mila Schön (Original)?

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. Mila Schön (Original) has top notes of Peach, Big Strawberry, Bergamot and Coriander, heart notes of Carnation, Clove, Rose and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

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