Fragrance comparison

MAXIMO vs NORMA

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

2 wins

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #47,840 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

NORMA

Toni Cabal

5.001 votes

Rank #53,636 MuskyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAXIMO takes 2 of 4 categories.

MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
NORMA
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

MAXIMO2/4

NORMA1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: NORMA
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 Terrel

NORMAToni Cabal

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 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNORMA

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

musky100%

amber90%

powdery80%

rose70%

white floral60%

floral50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber 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

Top

Bulgarian RoseIndian Jasmine

Heart

BenzoinVelvetMusk

Base

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InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Benzoin and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,840

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,636

PerfumerToni Cabal

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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Toni Cabal's Norma starts with a clean, wet burst of Bulgarian rose and Indian jasmine. It does not hit you with synthetic sweetness, opting instead for a cool, humid floral freshness that mimics a garden after a spring rain. As the initial bloom settles, the composition turns drier and warmer on the skin. A base of b…

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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 NORMA?

MAXIMO takes 2 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; NORMA 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 NORMA for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or NORMA?

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

Which projects more, MAXIMO or NORMA?

Projection is very close: MAXIMO 50/100, NORMA 50/100 for sillage.

Do MAXIMO and NORMA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and musky accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Benzoin and Musk.

Is MAXIMO or NORMA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in MAXIMO and NORMA?

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. NORMA has top notes of Bulgarian Rose and Indian Jasmine, heart notes of Benzoin, Velvet and Musk.