Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Bronzeo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 112 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Bronzeo

Agatho Parfum

4.1637 votes

Rank #23,359 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bronzeo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Bronzeo
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Maximum2/5

Bronzeo3/5

Ratings & consensus: Bronzeo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bronzeo
Sillage & projection: Bronzeo
Value for money: Maximum
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

BronzeoAgatho Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.16/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 21%Had 5%Want 74%

Category winnerBronzeoRating 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

70%Love

9%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

9%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBronzeo

SillageBronzeo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value57

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

earthy88%

aromatic77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

green42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, green 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

CitronGreen NotesBergamotLemon

Heart

Soil TinctureJuniperGingerWatery NotesPink Pepper

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, 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

Spring63

Summer75

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men52

Unisex48

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#23,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Bronzeo opens with sharp citron, lemon and bergamot, then quickly turns greener, damper and more mineral on skin. The earthy vetiver core is the point here, joined by juniper, ginger and a watery soil effect that can feel unusual, rooty and cool. This suits shoppers who enjoy challenging green vetiver scents more than…

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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 Bronzeo?

Bronzeo takes 3 of 5 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Bronzeo is rated 4.16/5 from 37 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Bronzeo for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Bronzeo?

Bronzeo lasts longest (Bronzeo 83/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Bronzeo?

Bronzeo projects furthest (Bronzeo 75/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Bronzeo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Bronzeo better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear; Bronzeo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Bronzeo?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Bronzeo has top notes of Citron, Green Notes, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Soil Tincture, Juniper, Ginger and Watery Notes, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.