Fragrance comparison

Maxximus IX vs Royal Chariot

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #4,763 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Royal Chariot

Centurion Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #58,610 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Royal Chariot takes 2 of 3 categories.

Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Royal Chariot
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Maxximus IX1/3

Royal Chariot2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royal Chariot
Sillage & projection: Royal Chariot
Value for money: Not scored
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

Royal ChariotCenturion Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityRoyal Chariot

SillageRoyal Chariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

amber58%

herbal44%

musky30%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

Top20-30 mins

Cypresselemi

Heart2-4 hrs

ArtemisiaVetiver

Base6-10 hrs

AmberMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Cypress, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Royal Chariot, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Not enough votes yet

Work 31%Date 28%Casual 25%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#58,610

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews2

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…

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Centurion Parfums Royal Chariot makes an immediate, pine-needle impression. The sharp green bite of Mediterranean cypress and citrusy elemi resin hits the nose right away. It feels dry and invigorating. Give it ten minutes on skin, and bitter artemisia cuts through the resinous lift, leading directly into smoky Haitia…

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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 Royal Chariot?

Royal Chariot takes 2 of 3 categories. Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes; Royal Chariot is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Royal Chariot for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maxximus IX or Royal Chariot?

Royal Chariot lasts longest (Royal Chariot 100/100, Maxximus IX 90/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maxximus IX or Royal Chariot?

Royal Chariot projects furthest (Royal Chariot 100/100, Maxximus IX 84/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maxximus IX and Royal Chariot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Cypress, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is Maxximus IX or Royal Chariot better for summer or winter?

Royal Chariot suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxximus IX and Royal Chariot?

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. Royal Chariot has top notes of Cypress and elemi, heart notes of Artemisia and Vetiver, a base of Amber, Musk and Cedar.