Fragrance comparison

Eau Maximum vs Limonsitano

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

6 wins

Eau Maximum

Nickel

4.0467 votes

Rank #11,744 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Limonsitano

Strangers Parfumerie

3.4648 votes

Rank #22,389 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Maximum takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eau Maximum
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Limonsitano
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Eau Maximum6/7

Limonsitano1/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau Maximum
Community sentiment: Eau Maximum
Longevity: Eau Maximum
Sillage & projection: Eau Maximum
Value for money: Eau Maximum
Versatility: Limonsitano
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 MaximumNickel

LimonsitanoStrangers Parfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%

3.46/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 18%Had 13%Want 70%

Category winnerEau MaximumRating 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

8%Love

48%Like

29%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerEau MaximumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityEau Maximum

SillageEau Maximum

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%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

green65%

herbal53%

fresh42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Notes

MyrtleLimoncelloBasilTomato LeafGrapefruitCitronDriftwoodMintSeaweedNeroliThymeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter7

Day100

Night10

Category winnerLimonsitanoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Men13

Unisex81

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,744

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#22,389

PerfumerPrin Lomros

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerEau MaximumHigher 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.

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Limonsitano opens with a sharp flash of icy limoncello, bitter citron, and tart grapefruit. Within ten minutes, the zesty fruit recedes to let crushed tomato leaf, basil, and aromatic thyme take command of the heart. The base rests quietly on dry driftwood, salty seaweed, and subtle ambrette musk. Built for sweltering…

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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 Limonsitano?

Eau Maximum takes 6 of 7 categories. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Limonsitano is rated 3.46/5 from 48 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Limonsitano for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or Limonsitano?

Eau Maximum lasts longest (Eau Maximum 68/100, Limonsitano 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eau Maximum or Limonsitano?

Eau Maximum projects furthest (Eau Maximum 65/100, Limonsitano 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eau Maximum and Limonsitano smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit and Thyme.

Is Eau Maximum or Limonsitano better for summer or winter?

For summer, Limonsitano is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Maximum is the stronger pick. Limonsitano suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eau Maximum and Limonsitano?

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. Limonsitano features Myrtle, Limoncello, Basil, Tomato Leaf and Grapefruit.