Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Monaco

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 75 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Monaco

Azalea Parfums

—0 votes

Rank #66,327 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

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

Maximum1/2

Monaco1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Monaco
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

MonacoAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageMonaco

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%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

powdery84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and musky

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

BergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisCarrot SeedsSageGingerGeranium

Base

MuskAmberVetiver

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

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#66,327

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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Monaco opens with a bright burst of bergamot, lemon, and mandarin, then quickly moves into a more textured heart where iris adds a soft powdery feel and sage, ginger, and geranium keep it aromatic and fresh. Musk, amber, and vetiver give the dry-down a clean, slightly warm finish. This reads like a citrus aromatic wit…

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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 projects more, Maximum or Monaco?

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

Do Maximum and Monaco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Monaco better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Monaco?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Monaco has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris, Carrot Seeds, Sage and Ginger, a base of Musk, Amber and Vetiver.