Fragrance comparison

Nero vs Maxximus IX

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 204 ratings analysed

Nero

Thera Cosméticos

3.5824 votes

Rank #30,878 CaramelSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maxximus IX

In The Box

4.12180 votes

Rank #5,207 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxximus IX takes 5 of 5 categories.

Nero
Choose it for a caramel and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear.
Maxximus IX
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Nero0/5

Maxximus IX5/5

Ratings & consensus: Maxximus IX
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Maxximus IX
Sillage & projection: Maxximus IX
Value for money: Maxximus IX
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

NeroThera Cosméticos

Maxximus IXIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 62%Had 10%Want 28%

4.12/ 5 · 180 votes

Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%

Category winnerMaxximus IXRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

21%Like

21%Ok

4%Dislike

17%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

57%Love

22%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

180 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMaxximus IX

SillageMaxximus IX

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value73

Category winnerMaxximus IXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

caramel100%

sweet91%

aromatic83%

vanilla74%

citrus65%

amber56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

TangerineSage

Heart

CaramelTonka Bean

Base

Vetiver

Top

MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine

Heart

PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer18

Fall82

Winter100

Day18

Night100

Spring67

Summer24

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,878

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#5,207

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Nero by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of tangerine matched against aromatic sage. As the initial citrus sharpness settles, rich caramel and roasted tonka bean take center stage, creating a thick, warm sweetness. Deep vetiver anchors the dry-down, giving the heavy gourmand base a slight woody edge on skin.…

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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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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, Nero or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX takes 5 of 5 categories. Nero is rated 3.58/5 from 24 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Nero for a caramel and sweet character. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Nero or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX lasts longest (Maxximus IX 90/100, Nero 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Nero or Maxximus IX?

Maxximus IX projects furthest (Maxximus IX 84/100, Nero 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Nero and Maxximus IX smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Vetiver.

Is Nero or Maxximus IX better for summer or winter?

Nero suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Nero and Maxximus IX?

Nero has top notes of Tangerine and Sage, heart notes of Caramel and Tonka Bean, a base of Vetiver. 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.