Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs Vanity

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 78 ratings analysed

3 wins

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vanity

Vioris

3.673 votes

Rank #61,160 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maximum takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Vanity
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Maximum3/4

Vanity1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maximum
Sillage & projection: Maximum
Value for money: Vanity
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

VanityVioris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityMaximum

SillageMaximum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVanityBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Watery Notes

Heart

Herbal NotesGeraniumVetiver

Base

MuskAmber

Notes

Herbal NotesOzonic notesCorianderBergamotLavenderGeraniumOakmossVetiverVerbenaNutmegAmberOrris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHerbal Notes, Geranium, Vetiver 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,033

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#61,160

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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Vioris Vanity starts with a crisp blast of sea water and verbena, bringing a cooling ocean feel to the skin. Soon, the scent moves to a green heart of lavender and coriander before setting into an earthy base of oakmoss. It is a refreshing unisex choice for warm spring days and casual outdoor settings.

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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 Vanity?

Maximum takes 3 of 4 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; Vanity is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Vanity for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or Vanity?

Maximum lasts longest (Maximum 49/100, Vanity 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or Vanity?

Maximum projects furthest (Maximum 42/100, Vanity 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and Vanity smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Herbal Notes, Geranium, Vetiver and Amber.

Is Maximum or Vanity better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear; Vanity suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and Vanity?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. Vanity features Herbal Notes, Ozonic notes, Coriander, Bergamot and Lavender.