Fragrance comparison

Asir L’Qalb vs Maximum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

4 wins

Asir L’Qalb

Mawwal Arabia

4.1128 votes

Rank #33,602 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,034 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Asir L’Qalb takes 4 of 7 categories.

Asir L’Qalb
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Asir L’Qalb4/7

Maximum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Asir L’Qalb
Community sentiment: Asir L’Qalb
Longevity: Asir L’Qalb
Sillage & projection: Asir L’Qalb
Value for money: Maximum
Versatility: Maximum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Asir L’QalbMawwal Arabia

MaximumAéropostale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 71%

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

Category winnerAsir L’QalbRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

43%Like

18%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

16%Love

50%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerAsir L’QalbMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAsir L’Qalb

SillageAsir L’Qalb

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

lavender70%

musky60%

soft spicy50%

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGrapefruitPink PepperSicilian Lemon

Heart

LavenderVetiverGeranium

Base

AmberMuskVanilla

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer100

Fall27

Winter9

Day100

Night14

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMaximumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men36

Unisex60

Women4

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,602

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Asir L’Qalb opens bright and brisk, with bergamot, grapefruit and Sicilian lemon pushing a clean citrus lift while pink pepper adds a light sparkle. Lavender and geranium keep it aromatic and tidy, then musk, amber and vanilla soften the dry-down without turning heavy. It reads as an easy unisex freshie with a slightl…

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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, Asir L’Qalb or Maximum?

Asir L’Qalb takes 4 of 7 categories. Asir L’Qalb is rated 4.11/5 from 28 votes; Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes. Choose Asir L’Qalb for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Asir L’Qalb or Maximum?

Asir L’Qalb lasts longest (Asir L’Qalb 54/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Asir L’Qalb or Maximum?

Asir L’Qalb projects furthest (Asir L’Qalb 47/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Asir L’Qalb and Maximum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Geranium, Amber and Musk.

Is Asir L’Qalb or Maximum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Asir L’Qalb is the stronger pick. For winter, Asir L’Qalb is the stronger pick. Asir L’Qalb suits daytime wear; Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Asir L’Qalb and Maximum?

Asir L’Qalb has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pink Pepper and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver and Geranium, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber.