Massimo Dutti vs Shiraz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories.
Massimo DuttiChoose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
ShirazChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Massimo Dutti3/7
Shiraz4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Shiraz
- Community sentiment
- Massimo Dutti
- Longevity
- Shiraz
- Sillage & projection
- Shiraz
- Value for money
- Massimo Dutti
- Versatility
- Massimo Dutti
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shiraz
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Massimo DuttiMassimo DuttiShirazNaturaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 220 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.11/ 5 · 376 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerShirazRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
55%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
220 votes
49%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
5%Hate
376 votes
Category winnerMassimo DuttiMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShiraz
SillageShiraz
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%
warm spicy100%
woody88%
cinnamon77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
aromatic42%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and 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
PlumFrench labdanumPeachCassisSageMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
CinnamonCloveNutmegCardamomRoseJasmine
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVirginia CedarVanilleOakmoss
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#25,514
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerShirazHigher 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 →Shiraz is a warm spicy, fruity chypre with a rich plum and peach opening, a clove and cinnamon heart, and a woody mossy base. It reads classic rather than airy, with spice, fruit, and oakmoss all clearly present. On skin, it usually feels fuller and more textured than modern fruity florals. The profile may suit someon…
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 Shiraz?
Shiraz takes 4 of 7 categories. Massimo Dutti is rated 4.05/5 from 220 votes; Shiraz is rated 4.11/5 from 376 votes. Choose Massimo Dutti for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Shiraz for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Massimo Dutti or Shiraz?
Shiraz lasts longest (Shiraz 74/100, Massimo Dutti 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Massimo Dutti or Shiraz?
Shiraz projects furthest (Shiraz 69/100, Massimo Dutti 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Massimo Dutti and Shiraz smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Nutmeg, Clove and Jasmine.
Is Massimo Dutti or Shiraz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Massimo Dutti is the stronger pick. For winter, Shiraz is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Massimo Dutti and Shiraz?
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. Shiraz has top notes of Plum, French labdanum, Peach and Cassis, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Virginia Cedar and Vanille.
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