MAXIMO vs Contagious Rose
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
8%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MAXIMO takes 3 of 4 categories.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Contagious RoseChoose it for a animalic and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MAXIMO3/4
Contagious Rose0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- 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 TerrelContagious RoseCatherine OmaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
3.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
0%Love
50%Like
50%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMAXIMO
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMAXIMOBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
animalic100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
green77%
herbal69%
powdery61%
Scent match8%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood
Heart
Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear
Base
Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk
Top15-30 mins
Bulgarian RoseTurkish RoseMay RoseBourbon RoseLemonGeranium
Heart2-4 hrs
HoneyLily-of-the-ValleyVioletCeylon Cinnamon
Base6-8+ hrs
Australian SandalwoodSingapore PatchouliBenzoinMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Benzoin, Violet and Amber. Durations are only published for Contagious Rose, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#47,372
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#69,473
PerfumerCatherine Omai
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMAXIMOHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMAXIMO 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 …
Reviews →Contagious Rose by Catherine Omai opens with an intoxicating bouquet of Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, and May rose, brightened by a squeeze of tart lemon and spicy geranium. As the initial bloom settles, thick honey and warm Ceylon cinnamon swirl through soft violet petals, turning the floral profile into a decadent, …
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, MAXIMO or Contagious Rose?
MAXIMO takes 3 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Contagious Rose is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Contagious Rose for a animalic and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Contagious Rose?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Contagious Rose 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or Contagious Rose?
Projection is very close: MAXIMO 50/100, Contagious Rose 50/100 for sillage.
Do MAXIMO and Contagious Rose smell similar?
Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Benzoin, Violet and Amber.
Is MAXIMO or Contagious Rose better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; Contagious Rose suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and Contagious Rose?
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. Contagious Rose has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, May Rose and Bourbon Rose, heart notes of Honey, Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Australian Sandalwood, Singapore Patchouli, Benzoin and Musk.
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