A Reason To Love vs Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories.
A Reason To LoveChoose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
A Reason To Love1/7
Oud Maximus Autumn 20196/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
- Community sentiment
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
- Longevity
- A Reason To Love
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
- Value for money
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
- Versatility
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Maximus Autumn 2019
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
A Reason To LoveGucciOud Maximus Autumn 2019BortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 158 votes
Have 27%Had 6%Want 67%
4.65/ 5 · 52 votes
Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%
Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
158 votes
79%Love
13%Like
4%Ok
2%Dislike
2%Hate
52 votes
Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityA Reason To Love
SillageOud Maximus Autumn 2019
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
floral88%
oud77%
amber65%
fresh53%
warm spicy42%
oud100%
rose92%
warm spicy84%
citrus77%
floral69%
musky61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both rose, oud and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Damask RosePeonyCardamom
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)
Base5 to 8 hours
Tolu Balsam
Top
Sweet OrangeCardamomJasmine SambacPink PepperBergamot
Heart
Rose de MaiTea RoseRoseCloveFrangipaniMagnoliaTonka Bean
Base
Indian OudAgarwood (Oud)Birch TarVanillaMuskCivetTolu Balsam
InformationalShared notesDamask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for A Reason To Love, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer22
Fall100
Winter96
Day54
Night100
Spring95
Summer15
Fall95
Winter100
Day68
Night100
Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#7,083
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#6,527
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews15
Category winnerOud Maximus Autumn 2019Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGucci A Reason To Love presents a smooth union of Damask rose, agarwood oud, and warm tolu balsam. Launched in 2022 as part of The Alchemist's Garden collection, this Eau de Parfum pairs fresh florals with a soft, rounded woody base. The opening combines bright damask rose and peony lifted by the aromatic spice of car…
Reviews →Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 by Bortnikoff opens with a burst of sweet orange, cardamom, and pink pepper. The heart brings out rich Rose de Mai and tea rose, while wild Indian oud, civet, and birch tar form a smoky, animalic base. It wears best during crisp autumn nights and cold winter weather.
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, A Reason To Love or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 takes 6 of 7 categories. A Reason To Love is rated 4.27/5 from 158 votes; Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is rated 4.65/5 from 52 votes. Choose A Reason To Love for a rose and floral character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, A Reason To Love or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?
They last about the same: A Reason To Love 77/100, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 76/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, A Reason To Love or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?
Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 projects furthest (Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 66/100, A Reason To Love 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do A Reason To Love and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, oud and floral accords. Common notes include Damask Rose, Cardamom, Agarwood (Oud) and Tolu Balsam.
Is A Reason To Love or Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 better for summer or winter?
For summer, A Reason To Love is the stronger pick. For winter, Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 is the stronger pick. A Reason To Love suits evening wear; Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in A Reason To Love and Oud Maximus Autumn 2019?
A Reason To Love has top notes of Damask Rose, Peony and Cardamom, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), a base of Tolu Balsam. Oud Maximus Autumn 2019 has top notes of Sweet Orange, Cardamom, Jasmine Sambac and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Tea Rose, Rose and Clove, a base of Indian Oud, Agarwood (Oud), Birch Tar and Vanilla.
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