Eau Maximum vs Geoffrey
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
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 ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
GeoffreyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Eau Maximum2/4
Geoffrey2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Maximum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Geoffrey
- Sillage & projection
- Geoffrey
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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 MaximumNickelGeoffreySchlossparfumerieWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
3.75/ 5 · 17 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
Category winnerEau MaximumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
46%Like
1%Ok
13%Dislike
1%Hate
67 votes
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGeoffrey
SillageGeoffrey
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%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
green77%
herbal69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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
BergamotMintGalbanumArtemisiaRosemary
Heart
CinnamonNutmegPatchouliThyme
Base
OakmossPine TreeMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Rosemary and Musk. 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–
Spring–
Summer–
Fall–
Winter–
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#12,776
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews16
Overall rank#22,597
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews9
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 →Geoffrey by Schlossparfumerie is an aromatic and woody scent for men that highlights green, fresh spicy notes. It opens with a crisp blend of mint, bergamot, and galbanum, settling into a grounded base of oakmoss and leather. This is an ideal fragrance for crisp autumn days when you want a classic, outdoorsy feel that…
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 Geoffrey?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Geoffrey is rated 3.75/5 from 17 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Geoffrey for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection.
Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or Geoffrey?
Geoffrey lasts longest (Geoffrey 81/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Maximum or Geoffrey?
Geoffrey projects furthest (Geoffrey 77/100, Eau Maximum 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Maximum and Geoffrey smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Rosemary and Musk.
Is Eau Maximum or Geoffrey better for summer or winter?
Geoffrey suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Maximum and Geoffrey?
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. Geoffrey has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Galbanum and Artemisia, heart notes of Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Patchouli and Thyme, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Musk and Leather.
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