Tatiana vs Maxim's de Paris
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories.
TatianaChoose it for a white floral and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Maxim's de ParisChoose it for a floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall.
Tatiana0/7
Maxim's de Paris7/7
- 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
- Maxim's de Paris
- 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
TatianaDiane von FurstenbergMaxim's de ParisMaxim's de ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.05/ 5 · 354 votes
Have 36%Had 36%Want 28%
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 hate36%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
354 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 winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green83%
floral65%
animalic48%
tuberose30%
floral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both green and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
HyacinthAfrican Orange FlowerBergamot
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineGardeniaTuberoseNarcissusRose
Base2 to 3 hours
MuskAmberSandalwoodCivet
Top
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
InformationalShared notesHyacinth, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Tatiana, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall43
Winter36
Day100
Night41
Spring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,385
PerfumerJames Bell
Launched1975
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,609
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews48
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotTatiana by Diane von Furstenberg brings a sharp, leafy green opening together with a dense garden bouquet. Launched as an eau de parfum, it immediately highlights a crisp combination of hyacinth, African orange flower, and tart bergamot. As the initial sharpness softens, the fragrance reveals a rich core of gardenia, …
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
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Which is better, Tatiana or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories. Tatiana is rated 4.05/5 from 354 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Tatiana for a white floral and green character. Best in spring, 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, Tatiana or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Tatiana 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Tatiana or Maxim's de Paris?
Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Tatiana 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Tatiana and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and floral accords. Common notes include Hyacinth, African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Narcissus.
Is Tatiana or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tatiana is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Tatiana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Tatiana and Maxim's de Paris?
Tatiana has top notes of Hyacinth, African Orange Flower and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Gardenia, Tuberose and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood and Civet. 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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