Fragrance comparison

MAXIMO vs Gift To Myself

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #47,372 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Gift To Myself

The Dua Brand

2.001 votes

Rank #80,694 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAXIMO takes 1 of 1 categories.

MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Gift To Myself
Choose it for a woody and amber character.

MAXIMO1/1

Gift To Myself0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Gift To MyselfThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

2.00/ 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate25

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

vanilla61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

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

Orange BlossomCashmere WoodRose de MaiSandalwoodTonka BeanHeliotropePatchouliAmbergrisGeraniumRosemaryLabdanumAgarwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Gift To Myself, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,372

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#80,694

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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Gift To Myself by The Dua Brand is a dense, multi-layered oriental composition built around woody, amber, and aromatic tones. It opens with an unexpected pairing of juicy peach, tart rhubarb, sharp citron, and herbal rosemary. This bright initial burst settles quickly into an expansive floral core featuring rose de ma…

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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 Gift To Myself?

MAXIMO takes 1 of 1 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Gift To Myself is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Gift To Myself for a woody and amber character.

Do MAXIMO and Gift To Myself smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.

Is MAXIMO or Gift To Myself better for summer or winter?

MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAXIMO and Gift To Myself?

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. Gift To Myself features Orange Blossom, Cashmere Wood, Rose de Mai, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.