Blue Chyp vs Oud Maximus Elixir
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Maximus Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories.
Blue ChypChoose it for a musky and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Oud Maximus ElixirChoose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Blue Chyp1/4
Oud Maximus Elixir3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Maximus Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Maximus Elixir
- Value for money
- Blue Chyp
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Maximus Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Blue ChypJinx SmellsOud Maximus ElixirBortnikoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 26%Had 2%Want 72%
4.80/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate63%Love
25%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
90%Love
0%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOud Maximus Elixir
SillageOud Maximus Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlue ChypBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothmusky100%
animalic92%
amber84%
leather77%
floral69%
fresh61%
oud100%
rose90%
animalic80%
amber70%
leather60%
musky50%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both animalic, amber and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotNeroliPine
Heart
Blue LotusLily of the ValleyBirch TarBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseRose de Mai
Base
MuskNatural MuskOakmossAmbergrisCivetCastoreumOudAmber
Top
Pink PepperJasmine SambacCardamomSweet OrangeBergamot
Heart
Rose de MaiRoseFrangipaniMagnoliaCloves
Base
OudIndian OudBirch TarCivetTolu BalsamTonka BeanVanillaNatural Musk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Birch Tar, Turkish Rose and Rose de Mai. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter33
Day33
Night100
Spring75
Summer50
Fall75
Winter100
Day67
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#35,326
PerfumerArthur Clay Emrick
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#30,932
PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOud Maximus ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlue Chyp by Jinx Smells is a bold, vintage-styled chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes, sharp pine needles, and bright bergamot before settling into a deep, mossy base. At its core, velvety Bulgarian rose and airy blue lotus balance the heavy, smoky punch of birch tar and rich oakmoss. The dry-down reveals a warm f…
Reviews →Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Elixir opens with a quick spark of sweet orange and pink pepper before revealing a dense floral heart of rose de Mai and jasmine sambac. As it settles onto skin, raw Indian oud takes over alongside smoky birch tar and animalic civet. Built for cold winter evenings and formal velvet attire, this …
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, Blue Chyp or Oud Maximus Elixir?
Oud Maximus Elixir takes 3 of 4 categories. Blue Chyp is rated 4.50/5 from 8 votes; Oud Maximus Elixir is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Blue Chyp for a musky and animalic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Oud Maximus Elixir for a oud and rose character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Blue Chyp or Oud Maximus Elixir?
Oud Maximus Elixir lasts longest (Oud Maximus Elixir 87/100, Blue Chyp 83/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blue Chyp or Oud Maximus Elixir?
Oud Maximus Elixir projects furthest (Oud Maximus Elixir 75/100, Blue Chyp 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blue Chyp and Oud Maximus Elixir smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share animalic, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Birch Tar, Turkish Rose and Rose de Mai.
Is Blue Chyp or Oud Maximus Elixir better for summer or winter?
Blue Chyp suits evening wear; Oud Maximus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blue Chyp and Oud Maximus Elixir?
Blue Chyp has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Neroli and Pine, heart notes of Blue Lotus, Lily of the Valley, Birch Tar and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Natural Musk, Oakmoss and Ambergris. Oud Maximus Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose, Frangipani and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Indian Oud, Birch Tar and Civet.
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