Fragrance comparison

Maestà vs Maxximus IX

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Maestà

Maestro

5.001 votes

Rank #52,840 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #5,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maestà
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Maestà1/4

Maxximus IX3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestàMaestro

Maxximus IXIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 30%Had 0%Want 70%

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaxximus IX

SillageMaxximus IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMaestàBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

herbal70%

green60%

lavender50%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Lemon ZestArtemisiaBergamotMint

Heart

PineappleLavenderGeranium

Base

Iso E SuperSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberwoodCedar

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Mint, Lavender and Geranium. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestà is a fresh aromatic fougere that balances bright Mediterranean citrus with clean herbs and a modern woody base. It suits active individuals who want a clean, daily scent that transitions easily from a morning workout to a casual dinner. The scent is versatile and stays breezy without losing its structure.

Reviews →

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…

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, Maestà or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX takes 3 of 4 categories. Maestà is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Maestà for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maestà or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Maestà 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestà or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Maestà 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestà and Maxximus IX smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Mint, Lavender and Geranium.

Is Maestà or Maxximus IX better for summer or winter?

Maestà suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maestà and Maxximus IX?

Maestà has top notes of Lemon Zest, Artemisia, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Pineapple, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Iso E Super, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Amberwood. 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.