Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Strip 2008

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

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31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Strip 2008

Agent Provocateur

4.4175 votes

Rank #12,484 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strip 2008 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Strip 2008
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Maximum1/7

Strip 20086/7

Ratings & consensus: Strip 2008
Community sentiment: Strip 2008
Longevity: Strip 2008
Sillage & projection: Strip 2008
Value for money: Maximum
Versatility: Strip 2008
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Strip 2008

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaximumAéropostale

Strip 2008Agent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.41/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 37%Had 19%Want 43%

Category winnerStrip 2008Rating 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

59%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

Category winnerStrip 2008Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityStrip 2008

SillageStrip 2008

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value71

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

patchouli69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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

Bergamot

Heart

GeraniumYlang-YlangOrris

Base

AmberPatchouliVetiverMuskOakmoss

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

Spring43

Summer43

Fall100

Winter93

Day100

Night69

Category winnerStrip 2008Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#12,484

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerStrip 2008Higher 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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Strip 2008 leans woody amber first, with patchouli, dry greens and a faint smoky edge rather than a soft floral style. Bergamot gives the opening a sharper start, then the scent settles into a warm, slightly spicy, powdery base with musk and orris smoothing the texture. It often reads like a modern vintage fragrance, …

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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 Strip 2008?

Strip 2008 takes 6 of 7 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Strip 2008 is rated 4.41/5 from 75 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Strip 2008 for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Strip 2008?

Strip 2008 lasts longest (Strip 2008 72/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Strip 2008?

Strip 2008 projects furthest (Strip 2008 65/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Strip 2008 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Strip 2008 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Maximum is the stronger pick. For winter, Strip 2008 is the stronger pick. Maximum suits daytime wear; Strip 2008 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Strip 2008?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Strip 2008 has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Orris, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.