Lancaster Eau de Concentree vs Maxim's de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
32%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.
Lancaster Eau de ConcentreeChoose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter.
Maxim's de ParisChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Lancaster Eau de Concentree2/7
Maxim's de Paris5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lancaster Eau de Concentree
- Community sentiment
- Maxim's de Paris
- Longevity
- Maxim's de Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Maxim's de Paris
- Value for money
- Lancaster Eau de Concentree
- Versatility
- Maxim's de Paris
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maxim's de Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lancaster Eau de ConcentreeLancasterMaxim's de ParisMaxim's de ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.29/ 5 · 377 votes
Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
35%Like
4%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
377 votes
51%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
247 votes
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaxim's de Paris
SillageMaxim's de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLancaster Eau de ConcentreeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
amber92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
white floral61%
floral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderCorianderThymeNeroliBasilBergamotAfrican Orange Flower
Heart
GeraniumMimosaJasmineTuberose
Base
AmberIncenseSandalwoodoak mossPatchouliVanilleCivetta
Top
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Geranium, Mimosa and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,359
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews52
Overall rank#1,636
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLancaster Eau de Concentree opens with a sharp, invigorating splash of green herbs, dominated by dusty thyme and fresh basil. As the aromatic blast settles, a soapy lavender and orange flower accord emerges, giving the perfume a clean, classic shaving-soap texture. The scent feels dry, mossy, and slightly bitter, stee…
Reviews →Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…
Reviews →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, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Lancaster Eau de Concentree is rated 4.29/5 from 377 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Lancaster Eau de Concentree for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Maxim's de Paris?
They last about the same: Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Lancaster Eau de Concentree 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Lancaster Eau de Concentree 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lancaster Eau de Concentree and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?
Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Geranium, Mimosa and Jasmine.
Is Lancaster Eau de Concentree or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Lancaster Eau de Concentree is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lancaster Eau de Concentree and Maxim's de Paris?
Lancaster Eau de Concentree has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Thyme and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Mimosa, Jasmine and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Incense, Sandalwood and oak moss. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
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