Fragrance comparison

Max vs Wood

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 74 ratings analysed

5 wins

Max

Paris Elysees

3.7859 votes

Rank #39,531 AromaticVanilla

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88%scent match

Very similar

Wood

Mahogany

3.8015 votes

Rank #54,103 Fresh SpicyVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Max takes 5 of 5 categories.

Max
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Wood
Choose it for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Max5/5

Wood0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaxParis Elysees

WoodMahogany

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 50%Had 32%Want 18%

3.80/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 29%Had 46%Want 25%

Category winnerMaxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

27%Like

24%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMax

SillageMax

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMaxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match88%Very similar · both aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomCinnamonCardamomCumin

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMossCedar

Top

MintLimeArtemisiaBergamotCardamom

Heart

LavenderCinnamonCuminOrange Blossom

Base

VanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Max, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter84

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer40

Fall80

Winter40

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex15

Women9

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,531

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Max 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…

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Wood by Mahogany is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances sharp citrus with a soft, sweet base. It opens with a bright splash of lime and mint, eventually settling into a comforting blend of vanilla and sandalwood. This makes for a versatile choice that works well for office days or relaxed casual outings d…

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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, Max or Wood?

Max takes 5 of 5 categories. Max is rated 3.78/5 from 59 votes; Wood is rated 3.80/5 from 15 votes. Choose Max for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Wood for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Max or Wood?

Max lasts longest (Max 64/100, Wood 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Max or Wood?

Max projects furthest (Max 51/100, Wood 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Max and Wood smell similar?

Very similar: a 88% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot.

Is Max or Wood better for summer or winter?

Max suits evening wear; Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Max and Wood?

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. Wood has top notes of Mint, Lime, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Cumin and Orange Blossom, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Amber.