Originale vs Maxim's de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.
OriginaleChoose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Maxim's de ParisChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Originale2/7
Maxim's de Paris5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maxim's de Paris
- Community sentiment
- Maxim's de Paris
- Longevity
- Maxim's de Paris
- Sillage & projection
- Maxim's de Paris
- Value for money
- Originale
- Versatility
- Originale
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Maxim's de Paris
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OriginaleVicky TielMaxim's de ParisMaxim's de ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 51 votes
Have 41%Had 17%Want 42%
4.12/ 5 · 283 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
41%Like
2%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
51 votes
51%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
247 votes
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaxim's de Paris
SillageMaxim's de Paris
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOriginaleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
green69%
musky61%
floral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both floral, green and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Mandarin OrangeAmalfi LemonMignonette
Heart
HyacinthNarcissusJasmineAfrican Orange FlowerHeliotrope
Base
MuskAmberVanille
Top
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring83
Summer50
Fall100
Winter67
Day50
Night100
Spring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerOriginaleMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,704
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Overall rank#1,636
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOriginale by Vicky Tiel brings a heavy dose of retro charm, centering on a crisp hyacinth note wrapped in green stems and cool citrus peels. It settles into a powdery musk that feels formal and structured. This is a green floral for cool spring days when you want a clean, classic presence that stands out from modern s…
Reviews →Maxim's de Paris is a classic green floral chypre with a plush rose heart, mossy depth, and a faint fruity lift from melon and cassis. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into powdery florals, oakmoss, patchouli, soft woods, and amber. This suits someone who enjoys vintage-leaning perfumes with structure and cha…
Reviews →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, Originale or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Originale is rated 4.14/5 from 51 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Originale for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Maxim's de Paris for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Which lasts longer, Originale or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Originale 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Originale or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Originale 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Originale and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, green and powdery accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower.
Is Originale or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Originale is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Originale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Originale and Maxim's de Paris?
Originale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Amalfi Lemon and Mignonette, heart notes of Hyacinth, Narcissus, Jasmine and African Orange Flower, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanille. Maxim's de Paris has top notes of Hyacinth, Cassis, Melon and Mint, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Narcissus and Geranium, a base of oak moss, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.
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