Fragrance comparison

012 Wild Musk vs Aqua di Aqua

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

012 Wild Musk

Ajmal

4.258 votes

Rank #39,882 MuskyPowdery

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75%scent match

Very similar

2 wins

Aqua di Aqua

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.1861 votes

Rank #17,630 White FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Aqua takes 2 of 4 categories.

012 Wild Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua di Aqua
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

012 Wild Musk1/4

Aqua di Aqua2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua di Aqua
Sillage & projection: 012 Wild Musk
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua di Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

012 Wild MuskAjmal

Aqua di AquaPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 30%Had 33%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

41%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Aqua

Sillage012 Wild Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

white floral69%

rose61%

white floral100%

musky88%

powdery77%

woody65%

rose53%

floral42%

Scent match75%Very similar · both musky, powdery and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Geranium

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwood

Base4 to 8 hours

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InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua di Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring84

Summer100

Fall63

Winter37

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men11

Unisex0

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#17,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerAqua di AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ajmal 012 Wild Musk is a musky, powdery floral with a woody amber base that stays close to the skin at first, then can bloom quickly if you apply more. The opening has a green, aromatic lift (geranium), before jasmine and rose soften into a clean, cosy musk. If you like musk but find some versions too animalic, this o…

Reviews →

Aqua di Aqua by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a feminine floral fragrance launched in 2000 that centers on a bright bouquet and clean woody warmth. The scent opens immediately with fresh jasmine and dewy rose, creating an airy white floral presence that feels clean rather than heavy. As the perfume develops, smooth m…

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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, 012 Wild Musk or Aqua di Aqua?

Aqua di Aqua takes 2 of 4 categories. 012 Wild Musk is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Aqua di Aqua is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes. Choose 012 Wild Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua di Aqua for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 012 Wild Musk or Aqua di Aqua?

Aqua di Aqua lasts longest (Aqua di Aqua 74/100, 012 Wild Musk 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 012 Wild Musk or Aqua di Aqua?

012 Wild Musk projects furthest (012 Wild Musk 68/100, Aqua di Aqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 012 Wild Musk and Aqua di Aqua smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is 012 Wild Musk or Aqua di Aqua better for summer or winter?

012 Wild Musk suits daytime wear; Aqua di Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 012 Wild Musk and Aqua di Aqua?

012 Wild Musk has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar. Aqua di Aqua has top notes of Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Musk and Sandalwood.