Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Saurus

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Saurus

Blosson Ville

3.002 votes

Rank #65,542 WoodyAromatic

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.
Saurus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Maximum2/4

Saurus2/4

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

SaurusBlosson Ville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

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

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevitySaurus

SillageSaurus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

musky80%

powdery70%

earthy60%

leather50%

Scent match32%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

SageRosemaryLemonVerbenaOrangeBergamotBasil

Heart

Pine needlesOrange BlossomHerbal NotesGeraniumLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskPatchouliTexas CedarVetiverLeatherAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHerbal 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#65,542

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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Blosson Ville Saurus hits skin with a sharp herbal punch. Sage, basil, and crushed rosemary collide with brisk lemon and bergamot in the opening minutes. The initial fizz settles quickly into pine needles, geranium, and a green herbal spine that feels decidedly classic. As the top notes fade, patchouli and dry Texas c…

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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 Saurus?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Saurus is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Saurus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Saurus?

Saurus lasts longest (Saurus 60/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Saurus?

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

Do Maximum and Saurus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Herbal Notes, Geranium, Vetiver and Musk.

Is Maximum or Saurus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maximum and Saurus?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Saurus has top notes of Sage, Rosemary, Lemon and Verbena, heart notes of Pine needles, Orange Blossom, Herbal Notes and Geranium, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Texas Cedar and Vetiver.