Fragrance comparison

Maxim's de Paris vs Prada Intense

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 619 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,637 FloralGreen

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9%scent match

Clearly different

Prada Intense

Prada

4.28336 votes

Rank #26,613 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall.
Prada Intense
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maxim's de Paris4/7

Prada Intense3/7

Ratings & consensus: Prada Intense
Community sentiment: Maxim's de Paris
Longevity: Prada Intense
Sillage & projection: Prada Intense
Value for money: Maxim's de Paris
Versatility: Maxim's de Paris
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's de Paris

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Prada IntensePrada

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.28/ 5 · 336 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerPrada IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

247 votes

46%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

336 votes

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityPrada Intense

SillagePrada Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value42

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

balsamic84%

vanilla77%

patchouli69%

citrus61%

Scent match9%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBitter OrangeBergamotMandarin Blossom

Heart3-4 hrs

PatchouliPeru BalsamTincture of RoseMimosa

Base8-12+ hrs

Tonka BeanVanilleFrench labdanumSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Musk, Sandalwood and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Prada Intense, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring35

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day55

Night100

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men5

Unisex15

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,637

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#26,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…

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Prada Intense is a rich, resinous amber scent with dark earthy patchouli and bitter citrus zest. The spray begins with tart orange peel and sparkling bergamot before plunging into thick French labdanum, golden resins, and comforting Bourbon vanilla. It feels warm, grounding, and unapologetically bold. You get zero sug…

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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, Maxim's de Paris or Prada Intense?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Prada Intense is rated 4.28/5 from 336 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall. Choose Prada Intense for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Prada Intense?

Prada Intense lasts longest (Prada Intense 74/100, Maxim's de Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Prada Intense?

Projection is very close: Prada Intense 68/100, Maxim's de Paris 66/100 for sillage.

Do Maxim's de Paris and Prada Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Musk, Sandalwood and French labdanum.

Is Maxim's de Paris or Prada Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. For winter, Prada Intense is the stronger pick. Prada Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxim's de Paris and Prada Intense?

Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Prada Intense has top notes of Orange, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Blossom, heart notes of Patchouli, Peru Balsam, Tincture of Rose and Mimosa, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanille, French labdanum and Sandalwood.