Fragrance comparison

Maxim's de Paris vs Urban Motion for Him

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

5 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,470 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Urban Motion for Him

Puma

3.7476 votes

Rank #18,884 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Urban Motion for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maxim's de Paris5/7

Urban Motion for Him2/7

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: Urban Motion for Him
Versatility: Urban Motion for Him
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

Urban Motion for HimPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 37%Had 46%Want 17%

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

14%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerUrban Motion for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and 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

MintMandarin OrangeMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

RosemaryGreen AppleBirchThyme

Base2-4 hrs

Woodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesMelon, Mint, Amber and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Urban Motion for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer96

Fall77

Winter69

Day100

Night63

Category winnerUrban Motion for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Casual 44%Work 27%Party 17%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,470

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#18,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Puma Urban Motion for Him is a crisp, sporty aromatic eau de toilette designed for energetic daily wear. It opens with an icy blast of fresh mint, juicy sweet melon, and bright mandarin orange. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing an herbal core of rosemary, culinary thyme, and tart green apple. A cle…

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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 Urban Motion for Him?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes; Urban Motion for Him is rated 3.74/5 from 76 votes. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall. Choose Urban Motion for Him for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's de Paris or Urban Motion for Him?

Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Urban Motion for Him 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's de Paris or Urban Motion for Him?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Urban Motion for Him 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxim's de Paris and Urban Motion for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Melon, Mint, Amber and French labdanum.

Is Maxim's de Paris or Urban Motion for Him better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maxim's de Paris and Urban Motion for Him?

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. Urban Motion for Him has top notes of Mint, Mandarin Orange and Melon, heart notes of Rosemary, Green Apple, Birch and Thyme, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and French labdanum.