Fragrance comparison

Maxim's de Paris vs Scarf

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 346 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,501 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Scarf

Marbert

4.0263 votes

Rank #15,471 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall.
Scarf
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Maxim's de Paris4/7

Scarf3/7

Ratings & consensus: Maxim's de Paris
Community sentiment: Maxim's de Paris
Longevity: Scarf
Sillage & projection: Maxim's de Paris
Value for money: Scarf
Versatility: Scarf
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

ScarfMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 43%Had 28%Want 30%

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

63 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityScarf

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value75

Category winnerScarfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

MarigoldAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeCassisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

oak mossGeraniumJasmineYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodMuskPatchouliVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Scarf, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer100

Fall94

Winter28

Day100

Night61

Category winnerScarfMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,501

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#15,471

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Marbert Scarf is an authentic 1993 floral chypre built with bold European character and zero modern sugar. The scent opens with a brisk flash of bergamot, zesty mandarin, and bitter marigold tagetes, spiked by the tart bite of cassis. As the citrus sparkle settles, a lush white floral heart emerges, blending creamy tu…

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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, Maxim's de Paris or Scarf?

Maxim's de Paris takes 4 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Scarf is rated 4.02/5 from 63 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall. Choose Scarf for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Scarf?

Scarf lasts longest (Scarf 75/100, Maxim's de Paris 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Scarf?

Projection is very close: Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Scarf 65/100 for sillage.

Do Maxim's de Paris and Scarf smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Cassis, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine.

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

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

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

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. Scarf has top notes of Marigold, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Cassis, heart notes of oak moss, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Patchouli and Vanille.