Fragrance comparison

Urban Motion for Him vs Maxim's de Paris

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

Urban Motion for Him

Puma

3.7476 votes

Rank #18,884 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Maxim's de Paris

4.12283 votes

Rank #1,470 FloralGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories.

Urban Motion for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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.

Urban Motion for Him2/7

Maxim's de Paris5/7

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: Urban Motion for Him
Versatility: Urban Motion for Him
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

Urban Motion for HimPuma

Maxim's de ParisMaxim's de Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 37%Had 46%Want 17%

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

14%Love

64%Like

1%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

76 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

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityMaxim's de Paris

SillageMaxim's de Paris

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value68

Category winnerUrban Motion for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

fruity61%

floral100%

green92%

aromatic84%

rose77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MintMandarin OrangeMelon

Heart1-2 hrs

RosemaryGreen AppleBirchThyme

Base2-4 hrs

Woodsy NotesAmberFrench labdanum

Top

HyacinthCassisMelonMint

Heart

RoseCarnationNarcissusGeraniumJasmineMimosaDyer’s GreenweedAfrican Orange Flower

Base

oak mossAmberMuskSandalwoodFrench labdanumPatchouliHeliotropeVanille

InformationalShared notesMint, Melon, Amber and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Urban Motion for Him, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall77

Winter69

Day100

Night63

Spring67

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day–

Night–

Category winnerUrban Motion for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Casual 44%Work 27%Party 17%Date 12%

Men0

Unisex26

Women74

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#1,470

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews48

Category winnerMaxim's de ParisHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Urban Motion for Him is a crisp, sporty aromatic eau de toilette designed for energetic daily wear. It opens with an icy blast of fresh mint, juicy sweet melon, and bright mandarin orange. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing an herbal core of rosemary, culinary thyme, and tart green apple. A cle…

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…

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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, Urban Motion for Him or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris takes 5 of 7 categories. Urban Motion for Him is rated 3.74/5 from 76 votes; Maxim's de Paris is rated 4.12/5 from 283 votes. Choose Urban Motion for Him for a aromatic and green character. Wins on value for money and versatility. 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, Urban Motion for Him or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris lasts longest (Maxim's de Paris 71/100, Urban Motion for Him 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Urban Motion for Him or Maxim's de Paris?

Maxim's de Paris projects furthest (Maxim's de Paris 66/100, Urban Motion for Him 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Urban Motion for Him and Maxim's de Paris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Melon, Amber and French labdanum.

Is Urban Motion for Him or Maxim's de Paris better for summer or winter?

For summer, Urban Motion for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Maxim's de Paris is the stronger pick. Urban Motion for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Urban Motion for Him and Maxim's de Paris?

Urban Motion for Him has top notes of Mint, Mandarin Orange and Melon, heart notes of Rosemary, Green Apple, Birch and Thyme, a base of Woodsy Notes, Amber and French labdanum. 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.