Fragrance comparison

Maxximus IX vs Men 001

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 186 ratings analysed

3 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #4,933 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Men 001

Manufaktura

5.006 votes

Rank #27,448 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 3 of 4 categories.

Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Men 001
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maxximus IX3/4

Men 0011/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxximus IX
Sillage & projection: Maxximus IX
Value for money: Men 001
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Maxximus IX

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Maxximus IXIn The Box

Men 001Manufaktura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

5.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 75%Had 13%Want 13%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

180 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMaxximus IX

SillageMaxximus IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value83

Category winnerMen 001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

patchouli92%

aromatic84%

caramel77%

fresh spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

Top15-30 mins

AniseMint

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarCaramelVanilla

InformationalShared notesMint, Patchouli, Caramel and Geranium. Durations are only published for Men 001, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,933

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#27,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maxximus IX by In The Box is an aromatic woody fragrance that plays with temperature. It opens with a sharp, cooling hit of mint and lavender before settling into a warmer heart of cocoa, caramel, and tonka bean. Suited for both men and women, this scent performs best in cooler climates where the contrast between mint…

Reviews →

Manufaktura Men 001 delivers a refreshingly rustic twist on traditional European barbershop cologne. Sprayed on skin, the scent kicks off with brisk garden mint and spicy anise seed, giving you an immediate cooling shock. That herbal bite softens quickly. Within fifteen minutes, earthy patchouli and rosy geranium take…

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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, Maxximus IX or Men 001?

Maxximus IX takes 3 of 4 categories. Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes; Men 001 is rated 5.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Men 001 for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxximus IX or Men 001?

Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Men 001 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxximus IX or Men 001?

Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Men 001 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxximus IX and Men 001 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and patchouli accords. Common notes include Mint, Patchouli, Caramel and Geranium.

Is Maxximus IX or Men 001 better for summer or winter?

Men 001 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxximus IX and Men 001?

Maxximus IX has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Lavender and Tangerine, heart notes of Patchouli, Caramel, Cacao and Cypress, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amberwood and Sandalwood. Men 001 has top notes of Anise and Mint, heart notes of Patchouli and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Caramel and Vanilla.