Fragrance comparison

27 vs Aqua Velva Frost Lime

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.001 votes

Rank #67,657 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aqua Velva Frost Lime

Williams

4.004 votes

Rank #42,251 CitrusMossy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime takes 3 of 4 categories.

27
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Choose it for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

271/4

Aqua Velva Frost Lime3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Sillage & projection: Aqua Velva Frost Lime
Value for money: 27
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Velva Frost Lime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

27The Fragrance Kitchen

Aqua Velva Frost LimeWilliams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 41%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

25%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAqua Velva Frost Lime

SillageAqua Velva Frost Lime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winner27Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral83%

aromatic65%

fresh48%

warm spicy30%

citrus100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

musky48%

woody30%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Citruses

Heart

LemonLime

Base

OrangeCarnation

Notes

LimeOakmossLemonCitrusesMuskCoumarin

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lemon and Lime. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAqua Velva Frost LimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

27 by The Fragrance Kitchen launches with an immediate burst of sharp lemon, tart lime, and bright citruses that feel crisp and solar. As the top notes settle, the scent shifts away from standard eau de cologne territory. The middle notes of lemon and lime pass into a base anchored by sweet orange and clove-like carna…

Reviews →

Aqua Velva Frost Lime by Williams is a classic citrus aromatic fragrance launched in 1966. It delivers a sharp, refreshing blast of lime that works well as a traditional aftershave or a quick pick-me-up on hot summer mornings. The scent relies on a straightforward structure, centered around zesty citrus top notes and …

Reviews →

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, 27 or Aqua Velva Frost Lime?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime takes 3 of 4 categories. 27 is rated 2.00/5 from 1 votes; Aqua Velva Frost Lime is rated 4.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 27 for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Velva Frost Lime for a citrus and mossy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 27 or Aqua Velva Frost Lime?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime lasts longest (Aqua Velva Frost Lime 68/100, 27 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 27 or Aqua Velva Frost Lime?

Aqua Velva Frost Lime projects furthest (Aqua Velva Frost Lime 60/100, 27 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 27 and Aqua Velva Frost Lime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lemon and Lime.

Is 27 or Aqua Velva Frost Lime better for summer or winter?

27 suits daytime wear; Aqua Velva Frost Lime suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 27 and Aqua Velva Frost Lime?

27 has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Lemon and Lime, a base of Orange and Carnation. Aqua Velva Frost Lime features Lime, Oakmoss, Lemon, Citruses and Musk.