Fragrance comparison

Maximum vs What Else Men

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

Maximum

Aéropostale

3.6575 votes

Rank #15,033 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

What Else Men

A.P. Durand Parfums

4.1021 votes

Rank #28,876 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

What Else Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Maximum
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
What Else Men
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Maximum2/5

What Else Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: What Else Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: What Else Men
Sillage & projection: What Else Men
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

What Else MenA.P. Durand Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 73%Had 18%Want 9%

4.10/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 69%Had 8%Want 23%

Category winnerWhat Else MenRating 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

43%Love

38%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityWhat Else Men

SillageWhat Else Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMaximumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic92%

aquatic84%

fresh spicy77%

musky69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

musky44%

powdery30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

OrangeLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeAppleGinger

Heart

GeraniumVetiverSandalwoodMintRosemary

Base

MuskAmberMoss

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

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

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#28,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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What Else Men is a bright, clean citrus aromatic that opens with juicy orange, lemon and bergamot, then adds a crisp ginger bite. In the heart, mint and rosemary give it a fresh, showered feel over geranium and smooth woods. It settles into a soft musky amber with a touch of moss. It usually wears close, which makes i…

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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 What Else Men?

What Else Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Maximum is rated 3.65/5 from 75 votes; What Else Men is rated 4.10/5 from 21 votes. Choose Maximum for a green and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose What Else Men for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Maximum or What Else Men?

They last about the same: What Else Men 51/100, Maximum 49/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Maximum or What Else Men?

What Else Men projects furthest (What Else Men 46/100, Maximum 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maximum and What Else Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Geranium, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.

Is Maximum or What Else Men better for summer or winter?

Maximum suits daytime wear; What Else Men suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maximum and What Else Men?

Maximum has top notes of Watery Notes, heart notes of Herbal Notes, Geranium and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Amber. What Else Men has top notes of Orange, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Geranium, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Mint, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.