MAXIMO vs Paramela
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Paramela takes 3 of 4 categories.
MAXIMOChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
ParamelaChoose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
MAXIMO1/4
Paramela3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Paramela
- Sillage & projection
- Paramela
- Value for money
- Paramela
- 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 TerrelParamelaMagister CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
3.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
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
50%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
50%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityParamela
SillageParamela
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerParamelaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
musky77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
oud92%
amber84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match55%Closely related · 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
Top
Pink PepperBergamotCardamom
Heart
CognacAmbergrisTuberoseVioletIris
Base
Cashmere WoodAgarwoodOudTonka BeanVanillaCaramelCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesCognac, Agarwood, Cashmere Wood 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
Spring100
Summer50
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
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#71,603
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 →Paramela by Magister Collection merges bright cardamon and pink pepper with a dense base of oud and sweet caramel. It suits those seeking a bold, unisex scent that moves easily from cool autumn afternoons to warm indoor evening gatherings.
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 Paramela?
Paramela takes 3 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Paramela is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Paramela for a woody and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Paramela?
Paramela lasts longest (Paramela 100/100, MAXIMO 90/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or Paramela?
Paramela projects furthest (Paramela 100/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and Paramela smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Cognac, Agarwood, Cashmere Wood and Vanilla.
Is MAXIMO or Paramela better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; Paramela suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and Paramela?
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. Paramela has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Cognac, Ambergris, Tuberose and Violet, a base of Cashmere Wood, Agarwood, Oud and Tonka Bean.
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