Fragrance comparison

Águas de Limão & Patchouli vs Maximum

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 144 ratings analysed

4 wins

Águas de Limão & Patchouli

O Boticário

4.0469 votes

Rank #34,798 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,034 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Águas de Limão & Patchouli4/7

Maximum3/7

Ratings & consensus: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Community sentiment: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Longevity: Maximum
Sillage & projection: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Value for money: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Versatility: Maximum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Águas de Limão & PatchouliO Boticário

MaximumAéropostale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 43%Had 43%Want 13%

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

16%Love

50%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMaximum

SillageÁguas de Limão & Patchouli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value78

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeHerbal NotesChamomileLavenderSageLemon

Heart

CedarLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationCinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalowoodAmberVetiverBenzoin

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesHerbal Notes, Geranium, Musk and Amber. 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

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Category winnerMaximumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,798

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,034

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerMaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Águas de Limão & Patchouli by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing splash designed for everyday casual wear. It opens with an instant burst of zesty lime, tart lemon, and soothing herbal lavender, creating an energizing feel like a cool shower on a hot morning. As it settles, gentle green sage and crisp cedar blend int…

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Maximum is a watery green aquatic with a musky, earthy base that gives it more character than a standard mall freshie. It opens clean and slightly herbal, then dries down softer, greener, and a bit mineral. It suits casual daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer. The low price and easy style are part of the…

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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, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Maximum?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli takes 4 of 7 categories. Águas de Limão & Patchouli is rated 4.04/5 from 69 votes; Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes. Choose Águas de Limão & Patchouli for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Maximum?

Maximum lasts longest (Maximum 49/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Maximum?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli projects furthest (Águas de Limão & Patchouli 48/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Águas de Limão & Patchouli and Maximum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Herbal Notes, Geranium, Musk and Amber.

Is Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Maximum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maximum is the stronger pick. For winter, Águas de Limão & Patchouli is the stronger pick. Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Águas de Limão & Patchouli and Maximum?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli has top notes of Lime, Herbal Notes, Chamomile and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalowood and Amber. Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber.