Fragrance comparison

Gypsy vs MAXIMO

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

Gypsy

Marilyn Miglin

3.8211 votes

Rank #23,326 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #44,964 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Gypsy
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Gypsy2/4

MAXIMO2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MAXIMO
Sillage & projection: Gypsy
Value for money: MAXIMO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gypsy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GypsyMarilyn Miglin

MAXIMOAlexander Terrel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 15%Had 4%Want 81%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMAXIMO

SillageGypsy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

white floral77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegGingerGalangaBergamot

Heart3 to 4 hours

Jasmine SambacHoneysuckleWhite OrchidTiare Flower

Base6 to 8 hours

Cashmere WoodMuskVanillaBenzoin

Top

CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood

Heart

Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear

Base

Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Gypsy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,326

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#44,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGypsyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gypsy by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct clash of brisk culinary spices and sweet white florals. The scent opens with a sharp burst of grated ginger, zesty bergamot, aromatic galanga, and warm nutmeg. As the initial sharpness softens, a lush floral bouquet emerges, driven by rich jasmine sambac, sweet honeysuckle, …

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MAXIMO is a warm, resinous amber wood that opens with a splash of cognac and citrus, then quickly turns plush. Rose and balsam bring a dark floral glow, while vanilla and benzoin soften the edges into a smooth, slightly powdery dry-down. Expect a cosy, evening-leaning scent with an oud-and-amber backbone and a gentle …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Gypsy or MAXIMO?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Gypsy is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Gypsy for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Gypsy or MAXIMO?

MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Gypsy 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gypsy or MAXIMO?

Gypsy projects furthest (Gypsy 81/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Gypsy and MAXIMO smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Cashmere Wood, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Gypsy or MAXIMO better for summer or winter?

Gypsy suits evening wear; MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gypsy and MAXIMO?

Gypsy has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Galanga and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Honeysuckle, White Orchid and Tiare Flower, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Vanilla and Benzoin. MAXIMO has top notes of Cognac, Basil, Orange and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Violet, Indian Oud and Amber.