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1952 vs Eau Maximum

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

Updated 72 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • 1952

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Eau Maximum

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

19523/4
Eau Maximum1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1952
Sillage & projection
1952
Value for money
1952
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Eau Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1952Shiraz Parfums
Eau MaximumNickel
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.40/ 5 · 5 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
60%Love
20%Like
20%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

37%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage83
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

Longevity1952

Sillage1952

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value63
Category winner1952Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
amber69%
fresh61%
citrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitBergamotGalbanumOrangeNeroliGingerThymeLemon
Heart
juniper berryMarine notesCorianderRosemaryCyclamenJasmineNutmegCalone
Base
PatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVanillaBenzoinOakmossAmberMusk
Top
MintGrapefruitOrange
Heart
TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary
Base
MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Thyme and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
Men88
Unisex13
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,776

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerEau MaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1952 by Shiraz Parfums makes a bold entrance with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit, herbal thyme, and crisp galbanum. This opening channels the structures of classic aromatic fougeres but twists the format with a distinct cooling sensation. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance develops a salty marine core, support…

Reviews →

Eau Maximum by Nickel is an aromatic spicy scent released in 2006. It opens with a crisp, cooling blast of mint and grapefruit, settling into a herbal core of tea, thyme, and rosemary. Designed for the active man, it provides a clean, energetic profile that holds up well during physical activity or hot summer days.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1952 or Eau Maximum?

1952 takes 3 of 4 categories. 1952 is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes. Choose 1952 for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1952 or Eau Maximum?

1952 lasts longest (1952 87/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1952 or Eau Maximum?

1952 projects furthest (1952 83/100, Eau Maximum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1952 and Eau Maximum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Thyme and Rosemary.

Is 1952 or Eau Maximum better for summer or winter?

1952 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1952 and Eau Maximum?

1952 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Galbanum and Orange, heart notes of juniper berry, Marine notes, Coriander and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedarwood, Labdanum and Vanilla. Eau Maximum has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Tea, Thyme, Amalfi Lemon and Sage, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

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