Fragrance comparison

Maxim's pour Homme vs Patchouly

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

2 wins

Maxim's pour Homme

Maxim's de Paris

4.27193 votes

Rank #1,711 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouly

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,272 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories.

Maxim's pour Homme
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Patchouly
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maxim's pour Homme2/3

Patchouly1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxim's pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Patchouly
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxim's pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Maxim's pour HommeMaxim's de Paris

PatchoulyByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 193 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's pour Homme

SillagePatchouly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

floral84%

mossy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

vanilla83%

amber74%

patchouli65%

balsamic56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CarnationLavenderBergamotClary SageAmalfi Lemon

Heart

CloveRoseSandalwoodJasmineVirginia CedarAmber

Base

oak mossLeatherPatchouliMuskVanille

Top

CloveAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart

CoumarinFrench labdanumPeach

Base

PatchouliBenzoinMuskVirginia CedarVanille

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Clove and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,711

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#59,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaxim's pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maxim's pour Homme is a warm, spicy chypre with a very classic shape. The opening brings bergamot, lavender and a vivid carnation note, then it settles into moss, leather, patchouli and soft woods. It usually reads mature, refined and slightly old-school, with enough floral warmth to feel textured rather than harsh. I…

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Patchouly by Byblos is a warm, resinous oriental woody fragrance that balances spice with comfort. Built around a core of earthy patchouli, clove, and sweet vanilla, it offers a grounded scent suitable for crisp fall days or cool office evenings. It is a reliable, unisex choice for those who appreciate classic woody p…

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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 pour Homme or Patchouly?

Maxim's pour Homme takes 2 of 3 categories. Maxim's pour Homme is rated 4.27/5 from 193 votes; Patchouly is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Maxim's pour Homme for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Patchouly for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxim's pour Homme or Patchouly?

Maxim's pour Homme lasts longest (Maxim's pour Homme 76/100, Patchouly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxim's pour Homme or Patchouly?

Patchouly projects furthest (Patchouly 63/100, Maxim's pour Homme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxim's pour Homme and Patchouly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Clove and Virginia Cedar.

Is Maxim's pour Homme or Patchouly better for summer or winter?

Patchouly suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxim's pour Homme and Patchouly?

Maxim's pour Homme has top notes of Carnation, Lavender, Bergamot and Clary Sage, heart notes of Clove, Rose, Sandalwood and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Leather, Patchouli and Musk. Patchouly has top notes of Clove, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Coumarin, French labdanum and Peach, a base of Patchouli, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.