Alexandre vs Max
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
88%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alexandre takes 3 of 4 categories.
AlexandreChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MaxChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alexandre3/4
Max1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alexandre
- Sillage & projection
- Alexandre
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Alexandre
- Fragranxe ranking
- Max
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AlexandrePrudence ParisMaxParis ElyseesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%
3.78/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 50%Had 32%Want 18%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
36%Love
27%Like
24%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
59 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlexandre
SillageAlexandre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
lavender69%
vanilla61%
aromatic100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
Scent match88%Very similar · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Top20 to 30 minutes
LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomCinnamonCardamomCumin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMossCedar
Category winnerAlexandreLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer63
Fall100
Winter84
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,414
PerfumerPrudence Kilgour
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#39,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAlexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …
Reviews →Max by Paris Elysees is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness, warm spices, and sweet base notes. It opens with an energetic blend of crisp mint, herbal lavender, tart bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals sweet orange blossom paired with the warmth o…
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, Alexandre or Max?
Alexandre takes 3 of 4 categories. Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes; Max is rated 3.78/5 from 59 votes. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Max for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Alexandre or Max?
Alexandre lasts longest (Alexandre 80/100, Max 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Alexandre or Max?
Alexandre projects furthest (Alexandre 70/100, Max 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Alexandre and Max smell similar?
Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia.
Is Alexandre or Max better for summer or winter?
Alexandre suits daytime wear; Max suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Alexandre and Max?
Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Max has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.
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