Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Dubai Citrine

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 148 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dubai Citrine

Bond No 9

3.9873 votes

Rank #24,656 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dubai Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dubai Citrine
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Maximum3/7

Dubai Citrine4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaximumAéropostale

Dubai CitrineBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

3.98/ 5 · 73 votes

Have 41%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerDubai CitrineRating 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

32%Love

45%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerDubai CitrineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDubai Citrine

SillageDubai Citrine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value23

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

floral77%

woody69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · 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

BergamotRed BerriesSeaweedBalsam Fir

Heart

MarigoldMagnoliaGeraniumLily

Base

MuskVetiverOakmossAmber

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

Spring77

Summer100

Fall41

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerMaximumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#24,656

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Dubai Citrine opens bright and slightly bracing, with bergamot, red berries and a salty green twist from seaweed and fir. As it settles, the florals soften the sharp edges and the base turns musky, mossy and woody. It suits shoppers who like aromatic citrus fragrances with a more textured, outdoorsy feel. Wear leans f…

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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 Dubai Citrine?

Dubai Citrine takes 4 of 7 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Dubai Citrine is rated 3.98/5 from 73 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dubai Citrine for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Dubai Citrine?

Dubai Citrine lasts longest (Dubai Citrine 67/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Dubai Citrine?

Dubai Citrine projects furthest (Dubai Citrine 62/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Dubai Citrine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Dubai Citrine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maximum is the stronger pick. For winter, Dubai Citrine is the stronger pick. Maximum suits daytime wear; Dubai Citrine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Dubai Citrine?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Dubai Citrine has top notes of Bergamot, Red Berries, Seaweed and Balsam Fir, heart notes of Marigold, Magnolia, Geranium and Lily, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oakmoss and Amber.