Max vs Alexandre
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
88%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Alexandre takes 3 of 4 categories.
MaxChoose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
AlexandreChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Max1/4
Alexandre3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Alexandre
- Sillage & projection
- Alexandre
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Alexandre
- Fragranxe ranking
- Max
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MaxParis ElyseesAlexandrePrudence ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.78/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 50%Had 32%Want 18%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
27%Like
24%Ok
7%Dislike
7%Hate
59 votes
25%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAlexandre
SillageAlexandre
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
vanilla92%
warm spicy84%
fresh spicy77%
woody69%
amber61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
amber77%
lavender69%
vanilla61%
Scent match88%Very similar · both aromatic, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20 to 30 minutes
LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
Orange BlossomCinnamonCardamomCumin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMossCedar
Top20-30 mins
CardamomBergamotMintArtemisia
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderOrange BlossomCinnamonCumin
Base6-8+ hrs
CedarAmberTonka BeanVanillaSandalwood
Category winnerAlexandreLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer63
Fall100
Winter84
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#39,531
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#67,414
PerfumerPrudence Kilgour
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerMaxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMax by Paris Elysees is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness, warm spices, and sweet base notes. It opens with an energetic blend of crisp mint, herbal lavender, tart bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals sweet orange blossom paired with the warmth o…
Reviews →Alexandre by Prudence Paris opens with a lively snap of spearmint, zesty bergamot, and herbal artemisia that feels like stepping out of a classic barbershop on a crisp morning. As the initial brightness settles over the first half hour, aromatic French lavender joins forces with sweet orange blossom, grounded by warm …
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, Max or Alexandre?
Alexandre takes 3 of 4 categories. Max is rated 3.78/5 from 59 votes; Alexandre is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Max for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Alexandre for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Max or Alexandre?
Alexandre lasts longest (Alexandre 80/100, Max 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Max or Alexandre?
Alexandre projects furthest (Alexandre 70/100, Max 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Max and Alexandre smell similar?
Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot.
Is Max or Alexandre better for summer or winter?
Max suits evening wear; Alexandre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Max and Alexandre?
Max has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. Alexandre has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar, Amber, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.
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