Fragrance comparison

Passion vs Maestrale

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

Passion

Sapil · 2012

3.836 votes

Rank #49,533 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Maestrale

Dr. Taffi

4.336 votes

Rank #53,155 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Passion takes 3 of 4 categories.

Passion
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear.
Maestrale
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Passion3/4

Maestrale1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PassionSapil

MaestraleDr. Taffi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 7%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityPassion

SillagePassion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

animalic30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

citrus69%

marine61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

Sea Notes

Base

Woody NotesSpicy NotesAmber

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesSea Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderOreganoBasilSpices

Base6-8 hrs

White MuskWoody NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Sea Notes, Woody Notes and Amber. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring50

Summer100

Fall0

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,533

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2012

Reviews1

Overall rank#53,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPassionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Passion by Sapil opens with bright citrus and a sweet, tropical feel before sea notes and warm woods start to show. It dries down ambery, spicy, and more substantial than a light aquatic, which makes it a better fit for casual evenings, warm weather, and anyone who likes fresh scents with a bolder finish.

Reviews →

Dr. Taffi Maestrale opens with a brisk blast of salty sea notes and bright crushed citruses that feels like standing on an Italian coastal cliff. As the breezy maritime opening settles, an earthy blend of garden basil, culinary oregano, and clean lavender emerges across the heart. The fragrance finishes with a smooth …

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, Passion or Maestrale?

Passion takes 3 of 4 categories. Passion is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose Passion for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Passion or Maestrale?

Passion lasts longest (Passion 70/100, Maestrale 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Passion or Maestrale?

Passion projects furthest (Passion 79/100, Maestrale 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Passion and Maestrale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Citruses, Sea Notes, Woody Notes and Amber.

Is Passion or Maestrale better for summer or winter?

Passion suits evening wear; Maestrale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Passion and Maestrale?

Passion has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Sea Notes, a base of Woody Notes, Spicy Notes and Amber. Maestrale has top notes of Citruses and Sea Notes, heart notes of Lavender, Oregano, Basil and Spices, a base of White Musk, Woody Notes and Amber.