Fragrance comparison

MAXIMO vs Sunbeds & Daydreams

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 12 ratings analysed

3 wins

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #43,153 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Sunbeds & Daydreams

twentysecondofmay · 2025

3.8010 votes

Rank #48,236 FruityMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MAXIMO takes 3 of 4 categories.

MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sunbeds & Daydreams
Choose it for a fruity and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MAXIMO3/4

Sunbeds & Daydreams1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MAXIMO
Sillage & projection: Sunbeds & Daydreams
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

Sunbeds & Daydreamstwentysecondofmay

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

3.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

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

60%Love

10%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

20%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityMAXIMO

SillageSunbeds & Daydreams

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

fruity100%

marine92%

aquatic84%

sweet77%

aldehydic69%

amber61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both amber

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

Top20-30 mins

PearSolar Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea waterHoneyIndian Jasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanAmberMuskCashmere WoodAgarwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood, Cashmere Wood, Pear and Amber. Durations are only published for Sunbeds & Daydreams, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men33

Unisex17

Women50

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,236

PerfumerAlice Le Berre

Launched2025

Reviews2

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 …

Reviews →

Sunbeds & Daydreams opens with chilled orchard pear and bright solar notes that simulate heat radiating off coastal stone. The alcohol flash burns off within seconds. Salt water crashes in almost immediately, cutting through rich golden honey and creamy Indian jasmine petals before the sweetness turns heavy. It smells…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, MAXIMO or Sunbeds & Daydreams?

MAXIMO takes 3 of 4 categories. MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Sunbeds & Daydreams is rated 3.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sunbeds & Daydreams for a fruity and marine character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MAXIMO or Sunbeds & Daydreams?

MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Sunbeds & Daydreams 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MAXIMO or Sunbeds & Daydreams?

Sunbeds & Daydreams projects furthest (Sunbeds & Daydreams 55/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MAXIMO and Sunbeds & Daydreams smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Cashmere Wood, Pear and Amber.

Is MAXIMO or Sunbeds & Daydreams better for summer or winter?

MAXIMO suits evening wear; Sunbeds & Daydreams suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MAXIMO and Sunbeds & Daydreams?

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. Sunbeds & Daydreams has top notes of Pear and Solar Notes, heart notes of Sea water, Honey and Indian Jasmine, a base of Ambroxan, Amber, Musk and Cashmere Wood.