Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Alesha Rose Quartz

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 92 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Alesha Rose Quartz

Alesha Dixon

4.0617 votes

Rank #46,644 RoseFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alesha Rose Quartz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Alesha Rose Quartz
Choose it for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maximum1/5

Alesha Rose Quartz4/5

Ratings & consensus: Alesha Rose Quartz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Alesha Rose Quartz
Sillage & projection: Alesha Rose Quartz
Value for money: Alesha Rose Quartz
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maximum

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

MaximumAéropostale

Alesha Rose QuartzAlesha Dixon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.06/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

Category winnerAlesha Rose QuartzRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

50%Like

28%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

41%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAlesha Rose Quartz

SillageAlesha Rose Quartz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value82

Category winnerAlesha Rose QuartzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

rose100%

floral90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

patchouli50%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

Top

GrapefruitBergamot

Heart

RoseMagnoliaGeranium

Base

PatchouliAmberVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGeranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring97

Summer100

Fall43

Winter8

Day100

Night29

Spring100

Summer70

Fall20

Winter20

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#46,644

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaximumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maximum is a watery green aquatic with a musky, earthy base that gives it more character than a standard mall freshie. It opens clean and slightly herbal, then dries down softer, greener, and a bit mineral. It suits casual daytime wear best, especially in spring and summer. The low price and easy style are part of the…

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Alesha Rose Quartz is a rose-forward floral with a bright citrus lift at the start. Grapefruit and bergamot keep the opening fresh, then a clean bouquet of rose, magnolia and geranium takes over. The dry-down turns warmer and more grounded, with patchouli, amber, woods and soft musk. It suits easy daytime wear, especi…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maximum or Alesha Rose Quartz?

Alesha Rose Quartz takes 4 of 5 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Alesha Rose Quartz is rated 4.06/5 from 17 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Alesha Rose Quartz for a rose and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Alesha Rose Quartz?

Alesha Rose Quartz lasts longest (Alesha Rose Quartz 56/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Alesha Rose Quartz?

Alesha Rose Quartz projects furthest (Alesha Rose Quartz 58/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Alesha Rose Quartz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Alesha Rose Quartz better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear; Alesha Rose Quartz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Alesha Rose Quartz?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Alesha Rose Quartz has top notes of Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vetiver and Cedar.