Fragrance comparison

Cheval d'Orient vs MAXIMO

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

2 wins

Cheval d'Orient

Al-Jazeera Perfumes

5.002 votes

Rank #35,387 OudRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

5%scent match

Clearly different

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #43,326 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cheval d'Orient takes 2 of 4 categories.

Cheval d'Orient
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cheval d'Orient2/4

MAXIMO1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Cheval d'Orient
Value for money: MAXIMO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cheval d'Orient

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cheval d'OrientAl-Jazeera Perfumes

MAXIMOAlexander Terrel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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 hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageCheval d'Orient

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

oud100%

rose83%

white floral65%

soft spicy48%

floral30%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match5%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Turkish RoseBulgarian RoseLilyIndian Oud

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood

Heart

Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear

Base

Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose and Indian Oud. 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

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCheval d'OrientHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cheval d'Orient by Al-Jazeera Perfumes is a Oriental Floral fragrance for women and men. Cheval d'Orient was launched in 2013.

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 …

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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, Cheval d'Orient or MAXIMO?

Cheval d'Orient takes 2 of 4 categories. Cheval d'Orient is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Cheval d'Orient for a oud and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cheval d'Orient or MAXIMO?

They last about the same: Cheval d'Orient 90/100, MAXIMO 90/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cheval d'Orient or MAXIMO?

Cheval d'Orient projects furthest (Cheval d'Orient 88/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cheval d'Orient and MAXIMO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose and Indian Oud.

Is Cheval d'Orient or MAXIMO better for summer or winter?

Cheval d'Orient suits day or night wear; MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cheval d'Orient and MAXIMO?

Cheval d'Orient features Turkish Rose, Bulgarian Rose, Lily and Indian Oud. 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.