Fragrance comparison

Clean Shower Fresh for Men vs Eau Maximum

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

Clean Shower Fresh for Men

Clean

3.72109 votes

Rank #39,039 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Eau Maximum

Nickel

4.0467 votes

Rank #12,081 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Maximum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Maximum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Clean Shower Fresh for Men2/7

Eau Maximum5/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Maximum
Community sentiment: Eau Maximum
Longevity: Eau Maximum
Sillage & projection: Eau Maximum
Value for money: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Versatility: Clean Shower Fresh for Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean Shower Fresh for MenClean

Eau MaximumNickel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.72/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

4.04/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%

Category winnerEau MaximumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

39%Like

6%Ok

24%Dislike

2%Hate

109 votes

37%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerEau MaximumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityEau Maximum

SillageEau Maximum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value63

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotLemon

Heart1.5 to 2.5 hours

MintCardamonThymeNutmeg

Base3 to 4 hours

Black TeaCedar

Top

MintGrapefruitOrange

Heart

TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary

Base

MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for Clean Shower Fresh for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall36

Winter17

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClean Shower Fresh for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex53

Women0

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,039

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerEau MaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Shower Fresh for Men focuses on a straightforward, invigorating post-shower sensation built around crisp citrus and herbal greenery. It opens with an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot, delivering a sharp citrus kick that feels crisp and energetic. Soon after, cooling mint and aromatic thyme emerge along…

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Eau Maximum by Nickel is an aromatic spicy scent released in 2006. It opens with a crisp, cooling blast of mint and grapefruit, settling into a herbal core of tea, thyme, and rosemary. Designed for the active man, it provides a clean, energetic profile that holds up well during physical activity or hot summer days.

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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, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Eau Maximum?

Eau Maximum takes 5 of 7 categories. Clean Shower Fresh for Men is rated 3.72/5 from 109 votes; Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes. Choose Clean Shower Fresh for Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Eau Maximum?

Eau Maximum lasts longest (Eau Maximum 68/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Eau Maximum?

Eau Maximum projects furthest (Eau Maximum 65/100, Clean Shower Fresh for Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Eau Maximum smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme and Nutmeg.

Is Clean Shower Fresh for Men or Eau Maximum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Shower Fresh for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean Shower Fresh for Men is the stronger pick. Clean Shower Fresh for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Shower Fresh for Men and Eau Maximum?

Clean Shower Fresh for Men has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Mint, Cardamon, Thyme and Nutmeg, a base of Black Tea and Cedar. Eau Maximum has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Tea, Thyme, Amalfi Lemon and Sage, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.