Fragrance comparison

Eau Maximum vs Le Seducteur

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Eau Maximum

Nickel

4.0467 votes

Rank #11,836 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Le Seducteur

G. Nejman

4.2575 votes

Rank #10,836 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Seducteur takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau Maximum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Le Seducteur
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Eau Maximum1/7

Le Seducteur6/7

Ratings & consensus: Le Seducteur
Community sentiment: Le Seducteur
Longevity: Le Seducteur
Sillage & projection: Le Seducteur
Value for money: Eau Maximum
Versatility: Le Seducteur
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Le Seducteur

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eau MaximumNickel

Le SeducteurG. Nejman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%

4.25/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 29%Had 15%Want 56%

Category winnerLe SeducteurRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

46%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

67 votes

52%Love

33%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerLe SeducteurMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLe Seducteur

SillageLe Seducteur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winnerEau MaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

green65%

herbal53%

mossy42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintGrapefruitOrange

Heart

TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary

Base

MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaRosemaryGalbanumBergamotMint

Heart2-4 hrs

ThymePatchouliNutmegGreen NotesCinnamon

Base8-12 hrs

PineMossLeatherHoneyMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Rosemary and Musk. Durations are only published for Le Seducteur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerLe SeducteurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Date 36%Casual 30%Work 18%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,836

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#10,836

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerLe SeducteurHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Eau 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 →

Le Seducteur opens with a sharp, medicinal crackle of bitter artemisia, crushed mint, and green galbanum. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol surge quickly gives way to a dense, resinous pine needle accord wrapped in stiff jacket leather and earthy patchouli. It feels rugged. Think of walking through a freezing…

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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 Maximum or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Le Seducteur is rated 4.25/5 from 75 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Le Seducteur for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur lasts longest (Le Seducteur 83/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Maximum or Le Seducteur?

Le Seducteur projects furthest (Le Seducteur 80/100, Eau Maximum 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Maximum and Le Seducteur smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Rosemary and Musk.

Is Eau Maximum or Le Seducteur better for summer or winter?

For summer, Le Seducteur is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Seducteur is the stronger pick. Le Seducteur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Maximum and Le Seducteur?

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. Le Seducteur has top notes of Artemisia, Rosemary, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Green Notes, a base of Pine, Moss, Leather and Honey.