What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is watery notes. The heart brings vetiver and herbal notes. On the skin it settles into musk and amber. Overall it smells aquatic and musky.
- Came out
- 2017
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Maximum notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Aeropostale Maximum EDC
Maximum EDC is made by Aeropostale. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
Maximum: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aquatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is aquatic (100%), followed by musky and aromatic. You will probably like it if you enjoy aquatic and musky smells and notes like vetiver and musk. Less obvious notes include geranium. Perfume fans rate it 3.82 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €23. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Lacoste.
Maximum through the year
The best time of year to wear it is summer and fall. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: summer, fall, spring and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
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Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Yves Saint Laurent Kouros and Lacoste last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Maximum dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Yves Saint Laurent Kouros (4 shared notes), Lacoste (4 shared notes), Prin Mriga unisex (4 shared notes) and Imaginary Authors Every Storm a Serenade unisex (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did Maximum come out?
It came out in 2017.
Does Maximum project well?
Medium. People near you can smell it.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.