Dynamo vs Maxximus IX
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxximus IX takes 3 of 3 categories.
DynamoChoose it for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Maxximus IXChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dynamo0/3
Maxximus IX3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Maxximus IX
- Sillage & projection
- Maxximus IX
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maxximus IX
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DynamoRiggsMaxximus IXIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.12/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
0%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
57%Love
22%Like
6%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
180 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaxximus IX
SillageMaxximus IX
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
vanilla92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotOrangeAnise
Heart
LavenderCypressCaramel
Base
PatchouliTonka BeanVanilla
Top
MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine
Heart
PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium
Base
VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cypress, Caramel and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Spring67
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#65,555
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,207
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDynamo opens bright with bergamot and orange, then quickly softens into lavender, caramel and a creamy vanilla tonka base. The anise gives it a slightly cool, aromatic twist, while patchouli keeps the sweetness from feeling too sugary. It reads like an affordable citrus gourmand with a powdery turn after the first hou…
Reviews →Maxximus IX by In The Box is an aromatic woody fragrance that plays with temperature. It opens with a sharp, cooling hit of mint and lavender before settling into a warmer heart of cocoa, caramel, and tonka bean. Suited for both men and women, this scent performs best in cooler climates where the contrast between mint…
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, Dynamo or Maxximus IX?
Maxximus IX takes 3 of 3 categories. Dynamo is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Dynamo for a citrus and vanilla character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Dynamo or Maxximus IX?
Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Dynamo 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dynamo or Maxximus IX?
Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Dynamo 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dynamo and Maxximus IX smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cypress, Caramel and Patchouli.
Is Dynamo or Maxximus IX better for summer or winter?
Dynamo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dynamo and Maxximus IX?
Dynamo has top notes of Bergamot, Orange and Anise, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Caramel, a base of Patchouli, Tonka Bean and Vanilla. Maxximus IX has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Lavender and Tangerine, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Cacao and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amberwood and Sandalwood.
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