Eau Maximum vs Mr. Burberry Indigo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Maximum takes 5 of 7 categories.
Eau MaximumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Mr. Burberry IndigoChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eau Maximum5/7
Mr. Burberry Indigo2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Maximum
- Community sentiment
- Eau Maximum
- Longevity
- Eau Maximum
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Maximum
- Value for money
- Eau Maximum
- Versatility
- Mr. Burberry Indigo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mr. Burberry Indigo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Eau MaximumNickelMr. Burberry IndigoBurberryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
3.87/ 5 · 1,123 votes
Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%
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
29%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
1,123 votes
Category winnerEau MaximumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Maximum
SillageEau Maximum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEau MaximumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
citrus77%
woody69%
fresh61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintGrapefruitOrange
Heart
TeaThymeAmalfi LemonSageRosemary
Base
MuskPatchouliNutmegCinnamon
Top
RosemaryLemonBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
MintWater NotesVioletSageTeaHedione
Base
OakmossIso E SuperAmber
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Tea and Sage. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoMost 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#2,883
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews166
Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoHigher 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 →Mr. Burberry Indigo opens with a sharp burst of lemon and herbal rosemary before settling into fresh spearmint, damp violet leaf, and watery tea notes. Dry-down brings clean oakmoss and Iso E Super woodiness. It fits spring mornings, casual office wear, and warm outdoor weekends when you want a crisp, clean scent prof…
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 Mr. Burberry Indigo?
Eau Maximum takes 5 of 7 categories. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Mr. Burberry Indigo is rated 3.87/5 from 1,123 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Mr. Burberry Indigo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or Mr. Burberry Indigo?
Eau Maximum lasts longest (Eau Maximum 68/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Maximum or Mr. Burberry Indigo?
Eau Maximum projects furthest (Eau Maximum 65/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Maximum and Mr. Burberry Indigo smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Tea and Sage.
Is Eau Maximum or Mr. Burberry Indigo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau Maximum is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Burberry Indigo is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Maximum and Mr. Burberry Indigo?
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. Mr. Burberry Indigo has top notes of Rosemary, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Water Notes, Violet and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Iso E Super and Amber.
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