Fragrance comparison

Sofia vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 385 ratings analysed

Sofia

Detaille

3.77102 votes

Rank #25,774 VanillaPatchouli

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24%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,504 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 6 of 7 categories.

Sofia
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Maxim's de Paris
Choose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.

Sofia1/7

Maxim's de Paris6/7

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: Maxim's de Paris
Versatility: Sofia
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

SofiaDetaille

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 102 votes

Have 46%Had 16%Want 38%

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 hate

20%Love

58%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

102 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

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both aromatic and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

TamarindCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanille

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

InformationalShared notesCassis, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sofia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night73

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSofiaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex28

Women69

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,774

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#1,504

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Detaille Sofia presents an unusual spin on classic French perfumery. The first spray releases a pungent kick of tangy tamarind and bitter green cassis buds. Give it two minutes. The sharpness smooths out quickly as almond-toned heliotrope and soft jasmine emerge across the heart. Grounding the base is an earthy patcho…

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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…

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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, Sofia or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 6 of 7 categories. Sofia is rated 3.77/5 from 102 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Sofia for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime 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, Sofia or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Sofia 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sofia or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Sofia 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sofia and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassis, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Patchouli.

Is Sofia or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Sofia is the stronger pick. For winter, Sofia is the stronger pick. Sofia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sofia and Maxim's de Paris?

Sofia has top notes of Tamarind and Cassis, heart notes of Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli 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.