Avon Maxx
How it smells
The first thing you smell is cedar leaves and citruses. The heart brings cactus flower and cucumber. On the skin it settles into calone and cedar. Overall it smells citrus and musky.
- Came out
- 1996
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- summer
Maxx 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 Avon Maxx
Maxx is made by Avon.
Other Avon perfumes
The house has 206 perfumes here, led by Absolute By Elite Gentleman, Far Away Beyond The Moon and Far Away Glamour.
Maxx price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €28. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Kilian Roses On Ice.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Kilian Roses On Ice and Zara Waterlily Tea Dress unisex.
Maxx longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Orto Parisi Megamare lasts longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like calone and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by musky and ozonic. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and musky smells and notes like cactus flower and calone. Less obvious notes include lemon, kumquat and musk. Perfume fans rate it 3.97 out of 5.
Maxx dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Orto Parisi Megamare (4 shared notes), Kilian Roses On Ice (6 shared notes), Zara Waterlily Tea Dress unisex (5 shared notes) and Yves Saint Laurent Y (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Orto Parisi Megamare starts from €17.
Quick answers
What is the best season for Maxx?
Summer.
Can women wear Maxx?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 1996.