Fragrance comparison

Eau de Pute vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 293 ratings analysed

Eau de Pute

Martine Cosmetics

3.6010 votes

Rank #48,709 RoseAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,501 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 5 categories.

Eau de Pute
Choose it for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Eau de Pute1/5

Maxim's de Paris4/5

Ratings & consensus: Maxim's de Paris
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxim's de Paris
Sillage & projection: Maxim's de Paris
Value for money: Eau de Pute
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau de PuteMartine Cosmetics

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 39%Had 25%Want 36%

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value68

Category winnerEau de PuteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fruity77%

green69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both rose, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Cassis

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseIris

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Rose, Patchouli and Vanille. Durations are only published for Eau de Pute, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer17

Fall83

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Party 39%Date 31%Casual 22%Work 8%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,709

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,501

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau de Pute by Martine Cosmetics delivers an unabashed hit of tangy cassis nectar over a dense, cosmetic floral core. You get juicy blackcurrant right away. That syrupy tartness quickly folds into powdery iris and velvet rose petals, creating a sweet, lipstick-like vibe reminiscent of rich grenadine syrup. Earthy patc…

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Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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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, Eau de Pute or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 5 categories. Eau de Pute is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Eau de Pute for a rose and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Eau de Pute or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Eau de Pute 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau de Pute or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Eau de Pute 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau de Pute and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Rose, Patchouli and Vanille.

Is Eau de Pute or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

Eau de Pute suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau de Pute and Maxim's de Paris?

Eau de Pute has top notes of Cassis, heart notes of Rose and Iris, a base of Patchouli and Vanille. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.