Paolo Gigli Maestrale
The smell in short
It smells mostly aromatic and woody. Mandarin orange and bergamot at the top, lavender and clary sage in the middle and ambergris and cedar at the base.
- Came out
- 2008
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Maestrale notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Paolo Gigli Maestrale
Paolo Gigli is the house behind Maestrale.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is fall and winter. It is less suited to summer. Ranked by season: fall, winter, spring and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Other Paolo Gigli perfumes
The house has 22 perfumes here, led by Piu Tardi unisex, Excentrique pour Homme and Passione unisex.
Maestrale: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aromatic (100%), followed by woody and amber. You will probably like it if you enjoy aromatic and woody smells and notes like lavender and ambergris. Less obvious notes include lemon, labdanum and vetiver. Perfume fans rate it 4.03 out of 5.
Will people notice Maestrale?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
If you like Maestrale, try these
Similar picks to try: Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (8 shared notes), Azzaro (8 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (8 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (9 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Maestrale come out?
It came out in 2008.
Does Maestrale last long?
It lasts about 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can men wear it?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.