Canvas vs MAXIMO
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
34%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
CanvasChoose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Canvas2/4
MAXIMO2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Canvas
- Sillage & projection
- Canvas
- Value for money
- MAXIMO
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- MAXIMO
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CanvasHouse of IyrahMAXIMOAlexander TerrelWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCanvas
SillageCanvas
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMAXIMOBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
violet90%
powdery80%
oud70%
warm spicy60%
floral50%
amber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
BenzoinVioletAgarwoodBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseVanilla
No top / heart / base split published
Top
CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood
Heart
Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear
Base
Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBenzoin, Violet, Agarwood and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
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#54,400
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#47,840
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMAXIMOHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCanvas by House of Iyrah is an opulent floral woody perfume oil that strips away the harsh alcohol blast of standard sprays. One dab reveals thick Bulgarian rose petals layered over dark agarwood. The rose is jammy and sweet, never sharp. Soon, powdery violet and warm Turkish rose soften the opening woodiness, giving …
Reviews →MAXIMO is a warm, resinous amber wood that opens with a splash of cognac and citrus, then quickly turns plush. Rose and balsam bring a dark floral glow, while vanilla and benzoin soften the edges into a smooth, slightly powdery dry-down. Expect a cosy, evening-leaning scent with an oud-and-amber backbone and a gentle …
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, Canvas or MAXIMO?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Canvas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Canvas for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Canvas or MAXIMO?
Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 100/100, MAXIMO 90/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Canvas or MAXIMO?
Canvas projects furthest (Canvas 75/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Canvas and MAXIMO smell similar?
Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Benzoin, Violet, Agarwood and Turkish Rose.
Is Canvas or MAXIMO better for summer or winter?
Canvas suits evening wear; MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Canvas and MAXIMO?
Canvas features Benzoin, Violet, Agarwood, Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose. MAXIMO has top notes of Cognac, Basil, Orange and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Violet, Indian Oud and Amber.
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