Saigon Saigon vs Maxximus IX
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxximus IX takes 1 of 1 categories.
Saigon SaigonChoose it for a amber and smoky character.
Maxximus IXChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Saigon Saigon0/1
Maxximus IX1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Saigon SaigonMetaScentMaxximus IXIn The BoxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
4.12/ 5 · 180 votes
Have 50%Had 8%Want 42%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · 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
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
smoky88%
sweet77%
vanilla65%
warm spicy53%
aromatic42%
woody100%
aromatic92%
green84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
patchouli61%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SmokeRain Notes
Heart
Tonka BeanMyrrhGeraniumGinger
Base
MuskAmberwoodWoody Notes
Top
MintArtemisiaLavenderTangerine
Heart
PatchouliCaramelCacaoCypressTonka BeanGeranium
Base
VetiverCedarAmberwoodSandalwoodMusk
InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Geranium, Musk and Amberwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring67
Summer24
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#80,506
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#5,203
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
Category winnerMaxximus IXHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSaigon Saigon by MetaScent opens with a distinct splash of wet rain notes contrasted against dry urban smoke. The top layer creates a damp, atmospheric sensation before settling into a warm heart of spicy ginger, green geranium, resinous myrrh, and sweet tonka bean. Base notes of musk and amberwood lock the damp miner…
Reviews →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…
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, Saigon Saigon or Maxximus IX?
Maxximus IX takes 1 of 1 categories. Saigon Saigon is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; Maxximus IX is rated 4.12/5 from 180 votes. Choose Saigon Saigon for a amber and smoky character. Choose Maxximus IX for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Do Saigon Saigon and Maxximus IX smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Geranium, Musk and Amberwood.
What are the notes in Saigon Saigon and Maxximus IX?
Saigon Saigon has top notes of Smoke and Rain Notes, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Geranium and Ginger, a base of Musk, Amberwood and Woody Notes. 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.
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