Fragrance comparison

Mefisto vs Vista sul Mare

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,343 ratings analysed

6 wins

Mefisto

Xerjoff

4.105,262 votes

Rank #550 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Vista sul Mare

Linari

3.6981 votes

Rank #17,474 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mefisto takes 6 of 7 categories.

Mefisto
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vista sul Mare
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mefisto6/7

Vista sul Mare1/7

Ratings & consensus: Mefisto
Community sentiment: Mefisto
Longevity: Mefisto
Sillage & projection: Mefisto
Value for money: Mefisto
Versatility: Vista sul Mare
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mefisto

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MefistoXerjoff

Vista sul MareLinari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 5,262 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.69/ 5 · 81 votes

Have 34%Had 25%Want 42%

Category winnerMefistoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

3,672 votes

27%Love

41%Like

9%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

81 votes

Category winnerMefistoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMefisto

SillageMefisto

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value34

Category winnerMefistoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

powdery91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

marine65%

musky48%

woody30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

LavenderIrisRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarAmber

Top15-30 mins

TangerineAmalfi LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesPink PepperLily-of-the-ValleyCloveRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskVirginia CedarAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose. Durations are only published for Vista sul Mare, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Spring77

Summer100

Fall27

Winter8

Day100

Night38

Category winnerVista sul MareMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews629

Overall rank#17,474

PerfumerEgon Oelkers

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerMefistoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Xerjoff Mefisto opens with a bright blast of grapefruit, Amalfi lemon, and bergamot before settling into a cool heart of lavender, iris, and green rose. Clean musk and Virginia cedar anchor the dry-down, giving this 2009 release a crisp profile suited for hot summer afternoons. Unlike sharp aquatic colognes, this sce…

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Vista sul Mare by Linari opens with a bright splash of freshly sliced Amalfi lemon, tart grapefruit, and sweet Italian tangerine. It feels like standing on a coastal terrace on a sunny July morning while cool ocean breezes drift off the water. Within minutes, the sharp citrus softens as breezy sea notes and a pinch of…

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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, Mefisto or Vista sul Mare?

Mefisto takes 6 of 7 categories. Mefisto is rated 4.10/5 from 5,262 votes; Vista sul Mare is rated 3.69/5 from 81 votes. Choose Mefisto for a citrus and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vista sul Mare for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mefisto or Vista sul Mare?

Mefisto lasts longest (Mefisto 73/100, Vista sul Mare 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mefisto or Vista sul Mare?

Mefisto projects furthest (Mefisto 64/100, Vista sul Mare 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mefisto and Vista sul Mare smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Rose.

Is Mefisto or Vista sul Mare better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vista sul Mare is the stronger pick. For winter, Mefisto is the stronger pick. Vista sul Mare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mefisto and Vista sul Mare?

Mefisto has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Iris and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Virginia Cedar and Amber. Vista sul Mare has top notes of Tangerine, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Sea Notes, Pink Pepper, Lily-of-the-Valley and Clove, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.