MAXIMO vs NSFW
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
48%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
NSFWChoose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MAXIMO2/4
NSFW2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- NSFW
- Value for money
- MAXIMO
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- NSFW
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MAXIMOAlexander TerrelNSFWBORNTOSTANDOUT®Winner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
3.30/ 5 · 141 votes
Have 25%Had 6%Want 69%
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
24%Love
24%Like
23%Ok
20%Dislike
8%Hate
108 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMAXIMO
SillageNSFW
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMAXIMOBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
rose92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
violet69%
amber61%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, vanilla and amber
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 RoseTurkish RoseMay RoseDamask Rose
Heart
VanillaPapyrusGeranium
Base
BenzoinVioletPatchouliLaotian Oud
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Benzoin, Vanilla and Violet. 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
Spring89
Summer39
Fall96
Winter100
Day84
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#19,294
PerfumerFlorian Gallo
Launched—
Reviews9
Category winnerNSFWHigher 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 →NSFW is a dark rose and vanilla scent with a woody, spicy core and a powdery violet haze underneath. It opens rich and floral, then turns smoother and more resinous as benzoin, patchouli, and oud start to show. This usually reads bold, textured, and slightly cold rather than soft or romantic. It suits someone who like…
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 NSFW?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; NSFW is rated 3.30/5 from 141 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose NSFW for a woody and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or NSFW?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, NSFW 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or NSFW?
NSFW projects furthest (NSFW 66/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and NSFW smell similar?
Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Benzoin, Vanilla and Violet.
Is MAXIMO or NSFW better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; NSFW suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and NSFW?
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. NSFW has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Turkish Rose, May Rose and Damask Rose, heart notes of Vanilla, Papyrus and Geranium, a base of Benzoin, Violet, Patchouli and Laotian Oud.
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