Fragrance comparison

Adidas Classic Blue vs Maximum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

3 wins

Adidas Classic Blue

Adidas

2.8817 votes

Rank #64,497 AromaticCitrus

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32%scent match

Clearly different

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,034 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adidas Classic Blue takes 3 of 5 categories.

Adidas Classic Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Adidas Classic Blue3/5

Maximum2/5

Ratings & consensus: Maximum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Adidas Classic Blue
Sillage & projection: Adidas Classic Blue
Value for money: Adidas Classic Blue
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adidas Classic BlueAdidas

MaximumAéropostale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 29%Had 56%Want 15%

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

Category winnerMaximumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

6%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

35%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

16%Love

50%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate47

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAdidas Classic Blue

SillageAdidas Classic Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value78

Category winnerAdidas Classic BlueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

rose69%

floral61%

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LavenderBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseCyclamenJuniperJasminePetitgrainGeranium

Base

MuskMossCedarVetiverAmber

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night40

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex0

Women17

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,497

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adidas Classic Blue by Adidas is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper, Jasmine, Petitgrain and Geranium; base notes are Musk, Moss, Cedar, Vetiver and Amber.

Reviews →

Maximum is a watery green aquatic with a musky, earthy base that gives it more character than a standard mall freshie. It opens clean and slightly herbal, then dries down softer, greener, and a bit mineral. It suits casual daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer. The low price and easy style are part of the…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adidas Classic Blue or Maximum?

Adidas Classic Blue takes 3 of 5 categories. Adidas Classic Blue is rated 2.88/5 from 17 votes; Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes. Choose Adidas Classic Blue for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adidas Classic Blue or Maximum?

Adidas Classic Blue lasts longest (Adidas Classic Blue 53/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Adidas Classic Blue or Maximum?

Adidas Classic Blue projects furthest (Adidas Classic Blue 53/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adidas Classic Blue and Maximum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Musk, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Adidas Classic Blue or Maximum better for summer or winter?

Adidas Classic Blue suits daytime wear; Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adidas Classic Blue and Maximum?

Adidas Classic Blue has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Juniper and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Moss, Cedar and Vetiver. Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber.