Maui vs Silk Route
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
35%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Silk Route takes 5 of 7 categories.
MauiChoose it for a floral and anis character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Silk RouteChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Maui2/7
Silk Route5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Silk Route
- Community sentiment
- Silk Route
- Longevity
- Silk Route
- Sillage & projection
- Silk Route
- Value for money
- Maui
- Versatility
- Maui
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Silk Route
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MauiMCMC FragrancesSilk RouteAmouroudWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.23/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 25%Had 23%Want 52%
3.85/ 5 · 207 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerSilk RouteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate19%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
44%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
35%Love
44%Like
7%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
178 votes
Category winnerSilk RouteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySilk Route
SillageSilk Route
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMauiBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
anis92%
soft spicy84%
warm spicy77%
tuberose69%
tropical61%
amber100%
warm spicy92%
vanilla84%
sweet77%
anis69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, anis and soft spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Star AniseGinger
Heart
FrangipaniTuberoseBamboo
Base
Sea water
Top
Star AniseClovesGingerBergamot
Heart
ImmortelleTuberoseNarcissusLavender
Base
Tonka BeanBenzoinLeatherIncenseOakmoss
InformationalShared notesStar Anise, Ginger and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall40
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring43
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMauiMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,626
PerfumerAnne McClain
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#9,080
PerfumerIrina Burlakova
Launched—
Reviews14
Category winnerSilk RouteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaui opens in a sharp flash of star anise and ginger, giving it a minty licorice bite before the sea water, bamboo, frangipani, and tuberose soften the shape. Reviewers often find the dry-down much easier than the opening, with a fresh tropical floral feel that suits warm days, especially if you like unusual beach sce…
Reviews →Silk Route by Amouroud opens with a spicy blend of star anise, ginger, and cloves, settling into a heart of tuberose and immortelle. This oriental fragrance leaves a base of tonka bean and benzoin on the skin. It serves as a warming, long-lasting scent profile for those who enjoy gourmand, spicy compositions during co…
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, Maui or Silk Route?
Silk Route takes 5 of 7 categories. Maui is rated 3.23/5 from 33 votes; Silk Route is rated 3.85/5 from 207 votes. Choose Maui for a floral and anis character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Silk Route for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Maui or Silk Route?
Silk Route lasts longest (Silk Route 78/100, Maui 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maui or Silk Route?
Silk Route projects furthest (Silk Route 71/100, Maui 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maui and Silk Route smell similar?
Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, anis and soft spicy accords. Common notes include Star Anise, Ginger and Tuberose.
Is Maui or Silk Route better for summer or winter?
For summer, Maui is the stronger pick. For winter, Silk Route is the stronger pick. Maui suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maui and Silk Route?
Maui has top notes of Star Anise and Ginger, heart notes of Frangipani, Tuberose and Bamboo, a base of Sea water. Silk Route has top notes of Star Anise, Cloves, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Immortelle, Tuberose, Narcissus and Lavender, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Leather and Incense.
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