Fragrance comparison

Hinoki vs Maxximus IX

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 215 ratings analysed

Hinoki

KITOWA

4.3035 votes

Rank #15,605 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #5,205 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 4 of 7 categories.

Hinoki
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Hinoki3/7

Maxximus IX4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HinokiKITOWA

Maxximus IXIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 27%Had 3%Want 71%

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerHinokiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

57%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerHinokiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaxximus IX

SillageMaxximus IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMaxximus IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

warm spicy48%

powdery30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressWhite PepperMint

Heart

Hinoki WoodIrisGeranium

Base

CedarOlibanumSandalwood

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Mint, Geranium and Cedar. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night36

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerHinokiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men29

Unisex71

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hinoki by KITOWA captures the meditative stillness of a Japanese forest. Cypress and mint provide a sharp, clean opening that settles into the resinous heart of hinoki wood and geranium. Base notes of cedar and olibanum give it a grounded, persistent character, perfect for those who want a calm, woody scent for seriou…

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Maxximus IX by In The Box is an aromatic woody fragrance that plays with temperature. It opens with a sharp, cooling hit of mint and lavender before settling into a warmer heart of cocoa, caramel, and tonka bean. Suited for both men and women, this scent performs best in cooler climates where the contrast between mint…

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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, Hinoki or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX takes 4 of 7 categories. Hinoki is rated 4.30/5 from 35 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Hinoki for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Hinoki or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Hinoki 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Hinoki or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Hinoki 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Hinoki and Maxximus IX smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Mint, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Hinoki or Maxximus IX better for summer or winter?

For summer, Hinoki is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxximus IX is the stronger pick. Hinoki suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Hinoki and Maxximus IX?

Hinoki has top notes of Cypress, White Pepper and Mint, heart notes of Hinoki Wood, Iris and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Olibanum and Sandalwood. Maxximus IX has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Lavender and Tangerine, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Cacao and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amberwood and Sandalwood.