Fragrance comparison

Max Mara vs Very Sexy Now 2010

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,967 ratings analysed

6 wins

Max Mara

3.941,898 votes

Rank #1,135 SweetCitrus

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34%scent match

Clearly different

Very Sexy Now 2010

Victoria's Secret

4.0769 votes

Rank #19,377 FloralTropical

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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.
Very Sexy Now 2010
Choose it for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Max Mara6/7

Very Sexy Now 20101/7

Ratings & consensus: Max Mara
Community sentiment: Max Mara
Longevity: Max Mara
Sillage & projection: Max Mara
Value for money: Very Sexy Now 2010
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

Very Sexy Now 2010Victoria's Secret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 1,898 votes

Have 37%Had 63%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 28%Want 39%

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

54%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerMax MaraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMax Mara

SillageMax Mara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value75

Category winnerVery Sexy Now 2010Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

citrus91%

fresh spicy83%

fresh74%

floral65%

white floral56%

floral100%

tropical83%

lactonic65%

white floral48%

citrus30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both floral, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerCitruses

Heart

MagnoliaLilyMuskOrchid

Base

Sugar Cane

Notes

FrangipaniOrchidLily

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLily and Orchid. 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–

Spring52

Summer100

Fall4

Winter4

Day100

Night36

Category winnerMax MaraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex3

Women96

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews137

Overall rank#19,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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 Very Sexy Now 2010 opens with a bright splash of sweet frangipani nectar and juicy tropical fruitiness. The fragrance settles quickly into lush purple orchid and fresh jungle lily, creating a sunny beach atmosphere tailored for hot July afternoons and poolside lounging. On skin, the dry down reveals…

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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 Very Sexy Now 2010?

Max Mara takes 6 of 7 categories. Max Mara is rated 3.94/5 from 1,898 votes; Very Sexy Now 2010 is rated 4.07/5 from 69 votes. Choose Max Mara for a sweet and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Very Sexy Now 2010 for a floral and tropical character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Max Mara or Very Sexy Now 2010?

Max Mara lasts longest (Max Mara 68/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Max Mara or Very Sexy Now 2010?

Max Mara projects furthest (Max Mara 60/100, Very Sexy Now 2010 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Max Mara and Very Sexy Now 2010 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily and Orchid.

Is Max Mara or Very Sexy Now 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Very Sexy Now 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Max Mara is the stronger pick. Very Sexy Now 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Max Mara and Very Sexy Now 2010?

Max Mara has top notes of Ginger and Citruses, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily, Musk and Orchid, a base of Sugar Cane. Very Sexy Now 2010 features Frangipani, Orchid and Lily.