Fragrance comparison

Black Frankincense vs Maximus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

Black Frankincense

Scent Trunk

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,823 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Maximus

Misenum

—0 votes

Rank #67,570 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.

Black Frankincense
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maximus
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Black Frankincense1/3

Maximus1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Maximus
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Frankincense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black FrankincenseScent Trunk

MaximusMisenum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 1%Want 73%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

42%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageMaximus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

musky69%

lactonic61%

woody100%

amber83%

warm spicy65%

powdery48%

aromatic30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both amber and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

OlibanumTulsiNatural MuskMilkSaltChamomile

No top / heart / base split published

Top

NeroliSandalwoodPatchouliCoca

Heart

Guaiac WoodAmberCypriol Oil or NagarmothaNatural Musk

Base

Olibanumebony treeMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum and Natural 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

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex33

Women17

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,823

PerfumerDana El Masri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#67,570

PerfumerPaolo Romano

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlack FrankincenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Frankincense by Scent Trunk is a resinous, unisex fragrance that centers on the deep, spicy profile of olibanum. It offers an easygoing, modern take on traditional incense, making it a functional choice for those who want a grounded, aromatic scent for daily office wear or casual afternoon settings during cooler…

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Maximus is a dry woody amber built around sandalwood, amber, incense and musk, with neroli adding a brief lift at the top. It reads dense, warm and slightly powdery rather than bright or playful. The structure suggests a resinous, serious style with smoky woods and soft musk carrying the dry-down. If you enjoy deep wo…

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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 lasts longer, Black Frankincense or Maximus?

They last about the same: Black Frankincense 80/100, Maximus 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Black Frankincense or Maximus?

Maximus projects furthest (Maximus 50/100, Black Frankincense 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Frankincense and Maximus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Olibanum and Natural Musk.

Is Black Frankincense or Maximus better for summer or winter?

Black Frankincense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Frankincense and Maximus?

Black Frankincense features Olibanum, Tulsi, Natural Musk, Milk and Salt. Maximus has top notes of Neroli, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Coca, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Amber, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Natural Musk, a base of Olibanum, ebony tree and Musk.