Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

2 wins

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #52,637 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maximum takes 2 of 3 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Maximum2/3

MCM Blue Silver1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maximum
Sillage & projection: MCM Blue Silver
Value for money: Not scored
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

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMaximum

SillageMCM Blue Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match48%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

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes, Geranium, Vetiver and Musk. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#52,637

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…

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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 MCM Blue Silver?

Maximum takes 2 of 3 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or MCM Blue Silver?

Maximum lasts longest (Maximum 49/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or MCM Blue Silver?

MCM Blue Silver projects furthest (MCM Blue Silver 50/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Watery Notes, Geranium, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Maximum or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and MCM Blue Silver?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.