MAXIMO vs Impulse Oud
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Impulse Oud takes 3 of 4 categories.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Impulse OudChoose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
MAXIMO1/4
Impulse Oud3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- Impulse Oud
- Value for money
- Impulse Oud
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Impulse Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MAXIMOAlexander TerrelImpulse OudZimayaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
4.24/ 5 · 89 votes
Have 49%Had 6%Want 45%
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
53%Love
28%Like
11%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
89 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMAXIMO
SillageImpulse Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerImpulse OudBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
rose92%
powdery84%
vanilla77%
woody69%
oud61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, woody and vanilla
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
Top
Bulgarian RoseVioletVanilla
Heart
RoseBenzoinAgarwood
Base
AmberWoody NotesMusk
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring52
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
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#4,612
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews21
Category winnerImpulse OudHigher 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 →Impulse Oud by Zimaya opens with a dense burst of Bulgarian rose, candied violet, and sweet vanilla. Warm amber, benzoin resin, and dark agarwood build a heavy, powdery base that projects aggressively. Built for freezing winter nights and formal cold-weather evening events, it offers rich, dark floral warmth for anyon…
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 Impulse Oud?
Impulse Oud takes 3 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Impulse Oud is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Impulse Oud for a amber and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Impulse Oud?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Impulse Oud 82/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or Impulse Oud?
Impulse Oud projects furthest (Impulse Oud 76/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and Impulse Oud smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and vanilla accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is MAXIMO or Impulse Oud better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and Impulse Oud?
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. Impulse Oud has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Violet and Vanilla, heart notes of Rose, Benzoin and Agarwood, a base of Amber, Woody Notes and Musk.
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