Fragrance comparison

Elle 25 vs Maxim's pour Homme

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 215 ratings analysed

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

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39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Maxim's pour Homme

Maxim's de Paris

4.27193 votes

Rank #1,573 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.

Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maxim's pour Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Elle 251/5

Maxim's pour Homme4/5

Ratings & consensus: Maxim's pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxim's pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Elle 25
Value for money: Maxim's pour Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Maxim's pour HommeMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

4.27/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerMaxim's pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

60%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's pour Homme

SillageElle 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value78

Category winnerMaxim's pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMuskVirginia Cedaroak moss

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CarnationLavenderBergamotClary SageAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CloveRoseSandalwoodJasmineVirginia CedarAmber

Base

oak mossLeatherPatchouliMuskVanille

InformationalShared notesMusk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. 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

Summer10

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#1,573

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerMaxim's pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elle 25 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy …

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Maxim's pour Homme is a warm, spicy chypre with a very classic shape. The opening brings bergamot, lavender and a vivid carnation note, then it settles into moss, leather, patchouli and soft woods. It usually reads mature, refined and slightly old-school, with enough floral warmth to feel textured rather than harsh. I…

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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, Elle 25 or Maxim's pour Homme?

Maxim's pour Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes; Maxim's pour Homme is rated 4.27/5 from 193 votes. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maxim's pour Homme for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elle 25 or Maxim's pour Homme?

Maxim's pour Homme lasts longest (Maxim's pour Homme 76/100, Elle 25 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elle 25 or Maxim's pour Homme?

Elle 25 projects furthest (Elle 25 69/100, Maxim's pour Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elle 25 and Maxim's pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.

Is Elle 25 or Maxim's pour Homme better for summer or winter?

Elle 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elle 25 and Maxim's pour Homme?

Elle 25 features Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss. Maxim's pour Homme has top notes of Carnation, Lavender, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Leather, Patchouli and Musk.