Fragrance comparison

Epic Maze vs Tsuzumi Boshi

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Epic Maze

Al Aneeq

4.1514 votes

Rank #19,763 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Tsuzumi Boshi

DI SER

4.3746 votes

Rank #18,878 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories.

Epic Maze
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Tsuzumi Boshi
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Epic Maze3/5

Tsuzumi Boshi2/5

Ratings & consensus: Tsuzumi Boshi
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Epic Maze
Sillage & projection: Epic Maze
Value for money: Epic Maze
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Tsuzumi Boshi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Epic MazeAl Aneeq

Tsuzumi BoshiDI SER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 42%Had 3%Want 55%

4.37/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 34%Had 10%Want 56%

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

61%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEpic Maze

SillageEpic Maze

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value40

Category winnerEpic MazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy86%

aromatic72%

amber58%

musky44%

woody30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

balsamic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MaceCardamomCuminNutmegPink PepperMyrtleSaffron

Heart

GeraniumOlibanumMyrrh

Base

MuskAgarwood (Oud)CedarLeatherPatchouliSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

Japanese LemonCardamom

Heart1.5-3 hrs

GeraniumFennelNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Palisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Tsuzumi Boshi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer43

Fall100

Winter71

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer63

Fall56

Winter31

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men36

Unisex64

Women0

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 13%Party 5%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#18,878

PerfumerYasuyuki Shinohara

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerTsuzumi BoshiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Epic Maze by Al Aneeq is a fresh spicy, aromatic scent with a clean, classic feel at the start, then a warmer, richer dry-down. Expect bright spices up top, a slightly floral, resinous heart, and a base that can turn woody, musky, lightly smoky, with hints of oud and leather. It often suits men who like green, shower-…

Reviews →

DI SER Tsuzumi Boshi delivers an immediate rush of sour Japanese lemon peel backed by green, crushed cardamom pods. It feels intensely clean right out of the nozzle. Within ten minutes, the citrus bite softens as herbal fennel and earthy geranium take over the middle projection. The base settles into authentic Japanes…

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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, Epic Maze or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Epic Maze takes 3 of 5 categories. Epic Maze is rated 4.15/5 from 14 votes; Tsuzumi Boshi is rated 4.37/5 from 46 votes. Choose Epic Maze for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Tsuzumi Boshi for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Epic Maze or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Epic Maze lasts longest (Epic Maze 78/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Epic Maze or Tsuzumi Boshi?

Epic Maze projects furthest (Epic Maze 69/100, Tsuzumi Boshi 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Epic Maze and Tsuzumi Boshi smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Nutmeg, Geranium and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Epic Maze or Tsuzumi Boshi better for summer or winter?

Epic Maze suits evening wear; Tsuzumi Boshi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Epic Maze and Tsuzumi Boshi?

Epic Maze has top notes of Mace, Cardamom, Cumin and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Olibanum and Myrrh, a base of Musk, Agarwood (Oud), Cedar and Leather. Tsuzumi Boshi has top notes of Japanese Lemon and Cardamom, heart notes of Geranium, Fennel and Nutmeg, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud).