Fragrance comparison

Neon Rush vs Oud Maximus Elixir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 22 ratings analysed

Neon Rush

And Other Stories

3.7012 votes

Rank #24,657 SweetFloral

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15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Oud Maximus Elixir

Bortnikoff

4.8010 votes

Rank #31,163 OudRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Maximus Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Neon Rush
Choose it for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Oud Maximus Elixir
Choose it for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Neon Rush2/5

Oud Maximus Elixir3/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud Maximus Elixir
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Oud Maximus Elixir
Sillage & projection: Oud Maximus Elixir
Value for money: Neon Rush
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neon Rush

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Neon RushAnd Other Stories

Oud Maximus ElixirBortnikoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

4.80/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 15%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerOud Maximus ElixirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

90%Love

0%Like

10%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityOud Maximus Elixir

SillageOud Maximus Elixir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNeon RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

floral92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

musky69%

powdery61%

oud100%

rose90%

animalic80%

amber70%

leather60%

musky50%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperClementineCherry

Heart

Jasmine SambacWild OrchidFrangipani

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMusk

Top

Pink PepperJasmine SambacCardamomSweet OrangeBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiRoseFrangipaniMagnoliaCloves

Base

OudIndian OudBirch TarCivetTolu BalsamTonka BeanVanillaNatural Musk

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Frangipani and Tonka Bean. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,163

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerNeon RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Neon Rush by And Other Stories pairs a bright, fizzy clementine and cherry opening with a floral heart of jasmine sambac and frangipani. It settles into a warm, vanilla-musk base that feels cozy for daily wear. This unisex floral fruity scent is ideal for spring days when you want something playful but grounded by sof…

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Bortnikoff Oud Maximus Elixir opens with a quick spark of sweet orange and pink pepper before revealing a dense floral heart of rose de Mai and jasmine sambac. As it settles onto skin, raw Indian oud takes over alongside smoky birch tar and animalic civet. Built for cold winter evenings and formal velvet attire, this …

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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, Neon Rush or Oud Maximus Elixir?

Oud Maximus Elixir takes 3 of 5 categories. Neon Rush is rated 3.70/5 from 12 votes; Oud Maximus Elixir is rated 4.80/5 from 10 votes. Choose Neon Rush for a sweet and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Oud Maximus Elixir for a oud and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Neon Rush or Oud Maximus Elixir?

Oud Maximus Elixir lasts longest (Oud Maximus Elixir 87/100, Neon Rush 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Neon Rush or Oud Maximus Elixir?

Oud Maximus Elixir projects furthest (Oud Maximus Elixir 75/100, Neon Rush 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Neon Rush and Oud Maximus Elixir smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Frangipani and Tonka Bean.

Is Neon Rush or Oud Maximus Elixir better for summer or winter?

Oud Maximus Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Neon Rush and Oud Maximus Elixir?

Neon Rush has top notes of Pink Pepper, Clementine and Cherry, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Wild Orchid and Frangipani, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Musk. Oud Maximus Elixir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Jasmine Sambac, Cardamom and Sweet Orange, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Rose, Frangipani and Magnolia, a base of Oud, Indian Oud, Birch Tar and Civet.