Fragrance comparison

Max Mara vs Pure Seduction Splash

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,950 ratings analysed

6 wins

Max Mara

3.941,898 votes

Rank #1,155 SweetCitrus

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Pure Seduction Splash

Victoria's Secret

3.9252 votes

Rank #18,938 CitrusOzonic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Max Mara takes 6 of 7 categories.

Max Mara
Choose it for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pure Seduction Splash
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Max Mara6/7

Pure Seduction Splash1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Max MaraMax Mara

Pure Seduction SplashVictoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,898 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 27%

Category winnerMax MaraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

52%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,819 votes

33%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerMax MaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMax Mara

SillageMax Mara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value69

Category winnerPure Seduction SplashBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

fresh74%

floral65%

white floral56%

citrus100%

ozonic86%

aquatic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

fruity30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerCitruses

Heart

MagnoliaLilyMuskOrchid

Base

Sugar Cane

Notes

WatermelonCitrusesMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses and Magnolia. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer100

Fall8

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerMax MaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Men3

Unisex6

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#18,938

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMax MaraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Max Mara is a sweet white floral with a polished citrus and ginger opening, then a creamy heart of magnolia, lily, orchid and soft musk over raw sugar. It often reads elegant, cosy and quietly distinctive rather than loud. Many wearers find it most at home in cooler weather, where the sugar, florals and spice feel ric…

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Victoria's Secret Pure Seduction Splash launches with a burst of crisp citruses and sugary watermelon before softening into airy magnolia petals. Designed as a lighter, more aquatic twist on the classic original mist, this scent delivers an immediate blast of cold fruit juice. The ozonic opening feels refreshing on ho…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Max Mara or Pure Seduction Splash?

Max Mara takes 6 of 7 categories. Max Mara is rated 3.94/5 from 1,898 votes; Pure Seduction Splash is rated 3.92/5 from 52 votes. Choose Max Mara for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pure Seduction Splash for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Max Mara or Pure Seduction Splash?

Max Mara lasts longest (Max Mara 68/100, Pure Seduction Splash 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Max Mara or Pure Seduction Splash?

Max Mara projects furthest (Max Mara 60/100, Pure Seduction Splash 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Max Mara and Pure Seduction Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses and Magnolia.

Is Max Mara or Pure Seduction Splash better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pure Seduction Splash is the stronger pick. For winter, Max Mara is the stronger pick. Pure Seduction Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Max Mara and Pure Seduction Splash?

Max Mara has top notes of Ginger and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily, Musk and Orchid, a base of Sugar Cane. Pure Seduction Splash features Watermelon, Citruses and Magnolia.