Fragrance comparison

Pink Roses vs MAXIMO

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 221 ratings analysed

Pink Roses

Mancera

3.73219 votes

Rank #15,439 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

12%scent match

Clearly different

MAXIMO

Alexander Terrel

5.002 votes

Rank #44,371 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Pink Roses
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MAXIMO
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Pink Roses2/4

MAXIMO2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MAXIMO
Sillage & projection: Pink Roses
Value for money: MAXIMO
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Roses

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pink RosesMancera

MAXIMOAlexander Terrel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 219 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

219 votes

100%Love

0%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

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityMAXIMO

SillagePink Roses

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMAXIMOBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus92%

green84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

balsamic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bulgarian RoseGreen NotesBergamotCalabrian Mandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

Moroccan RoseVioletPearPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

White MuskAmbergris

Top

CognacBasilOrangeBulgarian RoseEgyptian balsamAgarwood

Heart

Cashmere WoodBenzoinVanillaHoneysuckleTurkish RosePear

Base

Tonka BeanVioletIndian OudAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBulgarian Rose, Violet and Pear. Durations are only published for Pink Roses, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer84

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night35

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex7

Women90

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,439

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#44,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPink RosesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mancera Pink Roses takes the classic rose garden profile and sharpens it with crisp Mediterranean citrus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of Calabrian mandarin and bergamot, backed by cut stems and damp crushed leaves. Bulgarian rose blooms quickly behind the citrus bite. It smells dewy, vibrant, and remarkabl…

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MAXIMO is a warm, resinous amber wood that opens with a splash of cognac and citrus, then quickly turns plush. Rose and balsam bring a dark floral glow, while vanilla and benzoin soften the edges into a smooth, slightly powdery dry-down. Expect a cosy, evening-leaning scent with an oud-and-amber backbone and a gentle …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pink Roses or MAXIMO?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Pink Roses is rated 3.73/5 from 219 votes; MAXIMO is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Pink Roses for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MAXIMO for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Pink Roses or MAXIMO?

MAXIMO lasts longest (MAXIMO 90/100, Pink Roses 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pink Roses or MAXIMO?

Pink Roses projects furthest (Pink Roses 66/100, MAXIMO 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pink Roses and MAXIMO smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Bulgarian Rose, Violet and Pear.

Is Pink Roses or MAXIMO better for summer or winter?

Pink Roses suits daytime wear; MAXIMO suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pink Roses and MAXIMO?

Pink Roses has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Green Notes, Bergamot and Calabrian Mandarin, heart notes of Moroccan Rose, Violet, Pear and Patchouli, a base of White Musk and Ambergris. MAXIMO has top notes of Cognac, Basil, Orange and Bulgarian Rose, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Benzoin, Vanilla and Honeysuckle, a base of Tonka Bean, Violet, Indian Oud and Amber.