Fragrance comparison

Amanie vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

Amanie

Amouage

3.9416 votes

Rank #50,065 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,517 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amanie
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Amanie2/5

Maxim's de Paris3/5

Ratings & consensus: Maxim's de Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amanie
Sillage & projection: Amanie
Value for money: Maxim's de Paris
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AmanieAmouage

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 52%Had 7%Want 41%

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

38%Like

6%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity96

〰 Sillage90

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityAmanie

SillageAmanie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

musky61%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VerbenaClary SageTuberoseMyrrhMintGreen NotesCarnationMuskCastoreumVioletNarcissusSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

InformationalShared notesMint, Carnation, Musk and Narcissus. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#50,065

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,517

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amanie by Amouage is a rare floral aldehyde fragrance that wraps bright verbena and cool mint around a heavy, resinous base of myrrh and castoreum. Designed for women who appreciate vintage structure, this scent shifts from a sharp, herbal start to a warm, powdery skin scent that feels best in cool spring air or quiet…

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Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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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, Amanie or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 3 of 5 categories. Amanie is rated 3.94/5 from 16 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Amanie for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Amanie or Maxim's de Paris?

Amanie lasts longest (Amanie 96/100, Maxim's de Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amanie or Maxim's de Paris?

Amanie projects furthest (Amanie 90/100, Maxim's de Paris 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amanie and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Mint, Carnation, Musk and Narcissus.

Is Amanie or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

Amanie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amanie and Maxim's de Paris?

Amanie features Verbena, Clary Sage, Tuberose, Myrrh and Mint. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.