Duchessa
GrittiEau de Parfum2020
Side by side
Duchessa vs. Maia
Is Duchessa better than Maia?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
sweetfloral
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Duchessa and Maia?
| Duchessa | Maia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2020 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Female |
| Perfumer | Luca Gritti | Prin Lomros |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
How do Duchessa and Maia smell?
Duchessa
Cherry
Warm Spicy
Almond
Sweet
Nutty
Fruity
Iris
Metallic
Maia
Floral
Sweet
White Floral
Fresh
Rose
Green
Honey
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Duchessa and Maia share?
Top
Black CherryBitter OrangeSaffron Blossom
BergamotAmbretteBourbon Vanilla
Heart
ChocolateCloveJasmine
Orange BlossomRoseHeliotropeHoney
Base
Sweet AlmondIrisBrown Sugar
PatchouliPeach BlossomSweet PeaWhite FrangipaniWhite Peony
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Duchessa or Maia?
| Duchessa | Maia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Duchessa and Maia?
If you want a fragrance that smells like a Venetian palazzo in autumn, this is it. Black cherry and clove create a cozy, opulent feel, but the iris in the drydown keeps it from being overly sweet.Duchessa
A white floral that refuses to faint in the heat. The honey and vanilla don't sweet-talk you, they anchor the florals so the whole thing stays substantial through hour eight.Maia
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