Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Strip

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 772 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Strip

Agent Provocateur

3.78697 votes

Rank #2,097 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Strip takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Maximum3/7

Strip4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaximumAéropostale

StripAgent Provocateur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

3.78/ 5 · 697 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerStripRating 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

41%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

594 votes

Category winnerMaximumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityStrip

SillageStrip

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match34%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

AmberMuskVetiverPatchouliOakmoss

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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMaximumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#2,097

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews98

Category winnerStripHigher 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…

Reviews →

Strip is a dark amber floral with a powdery iris veil, dry geranium bite, and a warm mossy woods base. It opens a little odd on some skin, then settles into something smoother, richer, and more wearable. If you like heavy amber with floral accents rather than a bright bouquet, this fits best. It usually feels more eve…

Reviews →

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?

Strip takes 4 of 7 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Strip is rated 3.78/5 from 697 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Strip for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Strip?

Strip lasts longest (Strip 74/100, Maximum 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Strip?

Strip projects furthest (Strip 66/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Strip smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or Strip better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maximum and Strip?

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