Fragrance comparison

My Rules vs Maestà

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

4 wins

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,630 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,251 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Rules takes 4 of 4 categories.

My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Rules4/4

Maestà0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: My Rules
Sillage & projection: My Rules
Value for money: My Rules
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: My Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My RulesPlayboy

MaestàMaestro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMy Rules

SillageMy Rules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMy RulesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

Scent match13%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

Top

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

PineappleLavenderGeranium

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender. 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

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,630

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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Maestà is a fresh aromatic fougere that balances bright Mediterranean citrus with clean herbs and a modern woody base. It suits active individuals who want a clean, daily scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a casual dinner. The scent is versatile and stays breezy without losing its structure.

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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, My Rules or Maestà?

My Rules takes 4 of 4 categories. My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes; Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Rules or Maestà?

They last about the same: My Rules 62/100, Maestà 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, My Rules or Maestà?

My Rules projects furthest (My Rules 53/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Rules and Maestà smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is My Rules or Maestà better for summer or winter?

My Rules suits day or night wear; Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Rules and Maestà?

My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Maestà has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amberwood.