Fragrance comparison

My Rules vs Max

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

3 wins

My Rules

Playboy

4.3824 votes

Rank #27,744 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Max

Paris Elysees

3.7859 votes

Rank #38,051 AromaticVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories.

My Rules
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Max
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

My Rules3/5

Max1/5

Ratings & consensus: My Rules
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Max
Sillage & projection: My Rules
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: My Rules

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

My RulesPlayboy

MaxParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 63%Had 8%Want 29%

3.78/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 50%Had 32%Want 18%

Category winnerMy RulesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

36%Love

27%Like

24%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityMax

SillageMy Rules

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody65%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black PepperBergamotMintArtemisia

Heart

LavenderHazelnutClearwoodSaltTonka Bean

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliMossCashmere Wood

Top20 to 30 minutes

LavenderMintArtemisiaBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

Orange BlossomCinnamonCardamomCumin

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaSandalwoodAmberTonka BeanMossCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender. Durations are only published for Max, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer47

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night93

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter84

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

Men77

Unisex15

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,744

PerfumerCoralie Spicher

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,051

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMy RulesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Rules by Playboy opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and cool mint that quickly snaps your attention. A splash of citrusy bergamot and bitter artemisia keeps the top light, preventing the spice from becoming heavy. As the initial splash calms down, a warm heart of roasted hazelnut, clearwood, and soothing lave…

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Max by Paris Elysees is an oriental fougere fragrance for men built around aromatic freshness, warm spices, and sweet base notes. It opens with an energetic blend of crisp mint, herbal lavender, tart bergamot, and bitter artemisia. As the opening settles, the heart reveals sweet orange blossom paired with the warmth o…

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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, My Rules or Max?

My Rules takes 3 of 5 categories. My Rules is rated 4.38/5 from 24 votes; Max is rated 3.78/5 from 59 votes. Choose My Rules for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Max for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, My Rules or Max?

They last about the same: Max 64/100, My Rules 62/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, My Rules or Max?

Projection is very close: My Rules 53/100, Max 51/100 for sillage.

Do My Rules and Max smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Artemisia and Lavender.

Is My Rules or Max better for summer or winter?

My Rules suits day or night wear; Max suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Rules and Max?

My Rules has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Mint and Artemisia, heart notes of Lavender, Hazelnut, Clearwood and Salt, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli, Moss and Cashmere Wood. Max has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cumin, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean.