Fragrance comparison

Maxximus IX vs Silverado (Black)

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 182 ratings analysed

1 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #5,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

Silverado (Black)

Max Deville

4.002 votes

Rank #65,168 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 1 of 1 categories.

Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Silverado (Black)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Maxximus IX1/1

Silverado (Black)0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Silverado (Black)Max Deville

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 25%Want 38%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%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

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

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%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

lavender65%

herbal53%

citrus42%

Scent match57%Closely related · 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

Top

LavenderPetitgrainLimeTangerine

Heart

ArtemisiaCarawayGeranium

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouliBalsam FirMusk

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Lavender, Tangerine and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#65,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Silverado (Black) reads as a classic woody aromatic for men, built around lavender, citrus peel and brisk green herbs over cedar, vetiver and musk. It opens fresh and slightly sharp, then settles into a dry, aromatic woodiness with a clean barbershop feel. Best for daytime wear if you enjoy traditional masculine profi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maxximus IX or Silverado (Black)?

Maxximus IX takes 1 of 1 categories. Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes; Silverado (Black) is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Silverado (Black) for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Maxximus IX and Silverado (Black) smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Lavender, Tangerine and Patchouli.

Is Maxximus IX or Silverado (Black) better for summer or winter?

Silverado (Black) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Maxximus IX and Silverado (Black)?

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. Silverado (Black) has top notes of Lavender, Petitgrain, Lime and Tangerine, heart notes of Artemisia, Caraway and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Patchouli and Balsam Fir.