Fragrance comparison

MAXIMO vs Canvas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #47,840 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Canvas

House of Iyrah

5.001 votes

Rank #54,400 AmberViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Canvas
Choose it for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

MAXIMO2/4

Canvas2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Canvas
Sillage & projection: Canvas
Value for money: MAXIMO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MAXIMO

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MAXIMOAlexander Terrel

CanvasHouse of Iyrah

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityCanvas

SillageCanvas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

violet90%

powdery80%

oud70%

warm spicy60%

floral50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood

Heart

Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear

Base

Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk

Notes

BenzoinVioletAgarwoodBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Canvas, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMAXIMOHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MAXIMO is a warm, resinous amber wood that opens with a splash of cognac and citrus, then quickly turns plush. Rose and balsam bring a dark floral glow, while vanilla and benzoin soften the edges into a smooth, slightly powdery dry-down. Expect a cosy, evening-leaning scent with an oud-and-amber backbone and a gentle …

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Canvas by House of Iyrah is an opulent floral woody perfume oil that strips away the harsh alcohol blast of standard sprays. One dab reveals thick Bulgarian rose petals layered over dark agarwood. The rose is jammy and sweet, never sharp. Soon, powdery violet and warm Turkish rose soften the opening woodiness, giving …

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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, MAXIMO or Canvas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Canvas is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Canvas for a amber and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Canvas?

Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 100/100, MAXIMO 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAXIMO or Canvas?

Canvas projects furthest (Canvas 75/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAXIMO and Canvas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.

Is MAXIMO or Canvas better for summer or winter?

MAXIMO suits evening wear; Canvas suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAXIMO and Canvas?

MAXIMO has top notes of Cognac, Basil, Orange and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Violet, Indian Oud and Amber. Canvas features Benzoin, Violet, Agarwood, Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose.