Maxim's de Paris vs Tubereuse 40 New York
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories.
Maxim's de ParisChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Tubereuse 40 New YorkChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maxim's de Paris7/7
Tubereuse 40 New York0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maxim's de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Maxim's de Paris
- Longevity
- Maxim's de Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Maxim's de Paris
- 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 ParisTubereuse 40 New YorkLe LaboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.12/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
247 votes
35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate
292 votes
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaxim's de Paris
SillageMaxim's de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
InformationalShared notesRose, Jasmine, Mimosa and African Orange Flower. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,605
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#7,735
PerfumerAlberto Morillas
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMaxim'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…
Reviews →Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …
Reviews →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 Tubereuse 40 New York?
Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Tubereuse 40 New York?
Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Tubereuse 40 New York?
Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Maxim's de Paris and Tubereuse 40 New York smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Rose, Jasmine, Mimosa and African Orange Flower.
Is Maxim's de Paris or Tubereuse 40 New York better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Maxim's de Paris and Tubereuse 40 New York?
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. Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss.
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