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Tubereuse 40 New York vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 575 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Tubereuse 40 New York

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, 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.

Tubereuse 40 New York0/7
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
Tubereuse 40 New YorkLe Labo
Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.91/ 5 · 292 votes
Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%
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
35%Love
39%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

292 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
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate85
Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value20
¤ Price value68
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
citrus90%
woody80%
tuberose70%
sweet60%
aromatic50%
floral100%
green92%
aromatic84%
rose77%
powdery69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 45 minutes
African Orange FlowerBergamotTangerinePetitgrain
Heart2 to 4 hours
TuberoseJasmineSandalwoodMimosaVirginia CedarRose
Base3 to 6 hours
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)oak moss
Top
HyacinthCassisMelonMint
Heart
RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower
Base
oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille
InformationalShared notesAfrican Orange Flower, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Tubereuse 40 New York, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall43
Winter14
Day100
Night18
Spring67
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMaxim's de ParisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men7
Unisex52
Women41
Men0
Unisex26
Women74
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,735

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews48

Overall rank#1,605

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tubereuse 40 New York by Le Labo is an unexpected take on white floral perfumery. Instead of a thick, buttery flower, the composition opens with a crisp burst of bergamot, tangerine, and petitgrain that quickly recalls a classic European cologne. African orange flower adds a sunny brightness before revealing a polite …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tubereuse 40 New York or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 7 of 7 categories. Tubereuse 40 New York is rated 3.91/5 from 292 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Tubereuse 40 New York for a white floral and citrus 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, Tubereuse 40 New York or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tubereuse 40 New York or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Tubereuse 40 New York 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tubereuse 40 New York and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include African Orange Flower, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa.

Is Tubereuse 40 New York or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tubereuse 40 New York is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Tubereuse 40 New York suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tubereuse 40 New York and Maxim's de Paris?

Tubereuse 40 New York has top notes of African Orange Flower, Bergamot, Tangerine and Petitgrain, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Mimosa, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and oak moss. 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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