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Massimo Massimo Dutti — a 1992 fragrance that needs no introduction. By character, a masculine fragrance drawing from the fern, citrus, and aromatic families. Concentration — eau de toilette: exactly what it needs to be.
The sillage is very delicate — an intimate cloud that stays close to the skin. The longevity of this fragrance is moderate — exactly what most occasions call for. The birthplace of this fragrance — Spain, a place with a refined nose. A rich, layered composition that reveals itself differently depending on your mood and the time of day.
The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression
The scent exists only for you—no one around you will notice it
The perfume has a fresh scent that is not too intense, so it does not overwhelm those around you with strong essences
A light and elegant fragrance with harmonious richness—the perfect balance between the depth of eau de parfum and the freshness of cologne
Fragrances for spring and summer unfold with light citrus notes, floral and fruity accords, filling the composition with freshness, airiness, and a feeling of carefree lightness on warm days
The note pyramid of Massimo evolves as a continuous scent journey, where accents shift without rush and without gaps. The style of Massimo Dutti is clear from the opening to the final trail. Nothing here feels random, and the composition keeps a clear direction. Eau de toilette sets a balanced rhythm of unfolding.
At the note-group layer the structure relies on Citrus, Green, Aromatic and Spicy. The framework further includes Floral, Fruit, Wood and Musk. At family level the scent maps to Aromatic, Citrus and Fern.
In the top tier you sense invigorating sunny opening notes: Bergamot, Galbanum, Lavender and Lemon.
In the heart you sense Cardamom, Cinnamon, Geranium and Juniper berries carrying a cinnamon-nutmeg direction.
The accord profile rests on these accords: Aromatic, Citrus, Floral and Musc without random overlap. Secondary accord layers such as Wood and Spicy add depth to the backdrop. The stylistic positioning is masculine, which clarifies the composition character. For persistence Middle suggests confident staying power.
Taken together Massimo reads as a cohesive composition — the first stage creates momentum, the middle layer carries the identity, and the final phase leaves a stable imprint. This is the type of composition best understood in wear.
| Gender | Male |
| Brand | Massimo Dutti |
| Segment | Luxury perfumery |
| Country | Spain |
| Website | http://www.massimodutti.com |
| Year of production | 1992 |
| Status | Produced |
| Concentration | Eau de toilette |
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