Eau Maximum vs FORMULA #14
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Eau MaximumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
FORMULA #14Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Maximum2/4
FORMULA #142/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- FORMULA #14
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Maximum
- Value for money
- FORMULA #14
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Maximum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau MaximumNickelFORMULA #14Viorica CosmeticsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
67 votes
50%Love
50%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
Category winners
LongevityFORMULA #14
SillageEau Maximum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerFORMULA #14Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic88%
woody77%
citrus65%
powdery53%
green42%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintGrapefruitOrange
Heart
TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary
Base
MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon
Top
LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint
Heart
GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMint, Orange, Thyme and Rosemary. 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
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
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#12,776
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#59,003
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerEau MaximumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEau 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.
Reviews →Viorica Cosmetics Formula #14 offers a refreshing blast of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, herbal base. The scent matches casual spring days and relaxed office environments. It fits the modern man seeking a clean, earthy aura without heavy sweetness.
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, Eau Maximum or FORMULA #14?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or FORMULA #14?
FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Maximum or FORMULA #14?
Eau Maximum projects furthest (Eau Maximum 65/100, FORMULA #14 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Maximum and FORMULA #14 smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Orange, Thyme and Rosemary.
Is Eau Maximum or FORMULA #14 better for summer or winter?
FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Maximum and FORMULA #14?
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. FORMULA #14 has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.
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