Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Rose Amber

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 79 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Amber

Perfume Treasure

4.504 votes

Rank #34,432 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rose Amber
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Maximum2/4

Rose Amber2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose Amber
Sillage & projection: Rose Amber
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

Rose AmberPerfume Treasure

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 33%Had 11%Want 56%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityRose Amber

SillageRose Amber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

amber100%

rose92%

aromatic84%

smoky77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

LavenderMintTarragon

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmineSandalwood

Base

AmberIncenseMuskVetiver

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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#34,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Rose Amber by Perfume Treasure is a straightforward rose and amber fragrance with a green, lightly spicy rose at the center. Lavender, mint and tarragon give the opening an aromatic lift before the scent settles into warm amber, soft musk, incense and vetiver. Reviewers describe it as easy to wear, unisex and more pol…

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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 Rose Amber?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Rose Amber is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rose Amber for a amber and rose character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Rose Amber?

Rose Amber lasts longest (Rose Amber 80/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Rose Amber?

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

Do Maximum and Rose Amber smell similar?

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

Is Maximum or Rose Amber better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear; Rose Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Rose Amber?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Rose Amber has top notes of Lavender, Mint and Tarragon, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Incense, Musk and Vetiver.