Fragrance comparison

Dì Qūn 帝俊 vs Maximum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Dì Qūn 帝俊

Sept Neuf 七寸九

4.504 votes

Rank #46,497 MineralEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Dì Qūn 帝俊
Choose it for a mineral and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Dì Qūn 帝俊2/4

Maximum2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dì Qūn 帝俊
Sillage & projection: Dì Qūn 帝俊
Value for money: Maximum
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dì Qūn 帝俊Sept Neuf 七寸九

MaximumAéropostale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 81%

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

16%Love

50%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDì Qūn 帝俊

SillageDì Qūn 帝俊

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

mineral100%

earthy86%

musky72%

sand58%

woody44%

green30%

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both musky and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mineral notesSandDry Wood

Heart

Hay

Base

MuskSoil Tincture

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMusk and Soil Tincture. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,497

PerfumerFlorian Gallo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dì Qūn 帝俊 by Sept Neuf 七寸九 is a dry, mineral unisex fragrance. It captures the smell of warm sand, parched wood, and dry hay, settling into a quiet, soil-tinted musk. Ideal for someone who wants to smell like a sun-baked desert path rather than a traditional flower garden or spice shop.

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Maximum is a watery green aquatic with a musky, earthy base that gives it more character than a standard mall freshie. It opens clean and slightly herbal, then dries down softer, greener, and a bit mineral. It suits casual daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer. The low price and easy style are part of the…

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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, Dì Qūn 帝俊 or Maximum?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Dì Qūn 帝俊 is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes. Choose Dì Qūn 帝俊 for a mineral and earthy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dì Qūn 帝俊 or Maximum?

Dì Qūn 帝俊 lasts longest (Dì Qūn 帝俊 73/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dì Qūn 帝俊 or Maximum?

Dì Qūn 帝俊 projects furthest (Dì Qūn 帝俊 50/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dì Qūn 帝俊 and Maximum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and green accords. Common notes include Musk and Soil Tincture.

Is Dì Qūn 帝俊 or Maximum better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dì Qūn 帝俊 and Maximum?

Dì Qūn 帝俊 has top notes of Mineral notes, Sand and Dry Wood, heart notes of Hay, a base of Musk and Soil Tincture. Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber.