MAXIMO vs El Patron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
MAXIMO takes 2 of 4 categories.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
El PatronChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
MAXIMO2/4
El Patron1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- El Patron
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 TerrelEl PatronMaison YusifWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%
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
100%Love
0%Like
0%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
SillageEl Patron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
musky84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, amber and musky
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
ApplePink PepperRosemaryVioletCalabrian bergamotItalian Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
AmyrisCorianderBulgarian RoseTurkish RoseClove
Base6 to 10 hours
LeatherAtlas CedarAgarwoodSandalwoodMuskIndonesian Patchouli LeafCypriolVanilla
InformationalShared notesOrange, Turkish Rose, Agarwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for El Patron, 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
Day50
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#55,014
PerfumerNot listed
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 →El Patron by Maison Yusif opens with a crisp crunch of fresh apple and bright Calabrian bergamot, sharpened by herbal rosemary and zesty pink pepper. As the tart fruit settles, the fragrance shifts into a dense floral heart led by Bulgarian rose, Turkish rose, and warm clove. In the dry-down, deep woody and animalic b…
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 El Patron?
MAXIMO takes 2 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; El Patron is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose El Patron for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or El Patron?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, El Patron 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or El Patron?
El Patron projects furthest (El Patron 75/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and El Patron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Orange, Turkish Rose, Agarwood and Vanilla.
Is MAXIMO or El Patron better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; El Patron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and El Patron?
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. El Patron has top notes of Apple, Pink Pepper, Rosemary and Violet, heart notes of Amyris, Coriander, Bulgarian Rose and Turkish Rose, a base of Leather, Atlas Cedar, Agarwood and Sandalwood.
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