Eau Maximum vs Tiger's Eye
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Maximum takes 3 of 5 categories.
Eau MaximumChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Tiger's EyeChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Eau Maximum3/5
Tiger's Eye2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau Maximum
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tiger's Eye
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Maximum
- Value for money
- Tiger's Eye
- 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 MaximumNickelTiger's EyeBejarWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 67 votes
Have 54%Had 24%Want 22%
3.80/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%
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
20%Love
60%Like
5%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTiger's Eye
SillageEau Maximum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTiger's EyeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
woody77%
vanilla69%
white floral61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic 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
CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel
Heart
JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar
Base
Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesMint, Grapefruit, Musk and Nutmeg. 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–
Spring20
Summer10
Fall100
Winter100
Day56
Night100
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#55,339
PerfumerRamón Béjar
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 →Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.
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 Tiger's Eye?
Eau Maximum takes 3 of 5 categories. Eau Maximum is rated 4.04/5 from 67 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Eau Maximum for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Eau Maximum or Tiger's Eye?
Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Eau Maximum 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Eau Maximum or Tiger's Eye?
Eau Maximum projects furthest (Eau Maximum 65/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Eau Maximum and Tiger's Eye smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Grapefruit, Musk and Nutmeg.
Is Eau Maximum or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?
Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Eau Maximum and Tiger's Eye?
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. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.
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