MAXIMO vs Sangal
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
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.
SangalChoose it for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
MAXIMO2/4
Sangal2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- MAXIMO
- Sillage & projection
- Sangal
- Value for money
- MAXIMO
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Sangal
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MAXIMOAlexander TerrelSangalParfum de MahzenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%
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
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMAXIMO
SillageSangal
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%
amber100%
oud92%
violet84%
smoky77%
powdery69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and warm spicy
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
Top20-30 mins
AgarwoodRaspberryCloveBlack CurrantTurkish RoseVanillaBenzoinRose
Heart3-4 hrs
IncenseVioletSandalwoodPatchouliCinnamon
Base8-12 hrs
AmberMusk
InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Sangal, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Spring67
Summer67
Fall67
Winter100
Day67
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#46,937
PerfumerEren Öğütcü, Özge Öğütcü
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSangalHigher 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 →Sangal by Parfum de Mahzen opens with a blast of tart raspberry, dark clove, and rich agarwood oud that immediately sets a warm, firelit tone. As the initial sharpness settles, Turkish rose and sweet vanilla blend into a heart of smoky incense, soft violet, and dry cinnamon bark. The base rests on thick golden amber a…
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 Sangal?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sangal is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sangal for a amber and oud character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Sangal?
MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Sangal 87/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, MAXIMO or Sangal?
Sangal projects furthest (Sangal 83/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do MAXIMO and Sangal smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Agarwood, Benzoin and Vanilla.
Is MAXIMO or Sangal better for summer or winter?
MAXIMO suits evening wear; Sangal suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in MAXIMO and Sangal?
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. Sangal has top notes of Agarwood, Raspberry, Clove and Black Currant, heart notes of Incense, Violet, Sandalwood and Patchouli, a base of Amber and Musk.
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