Fragrance comparison

Adolfo Black For Men vs Aqua di Aqua Homme

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Adolfo Black For Men

Adolfo Fragrances

3.8318 votes

Rank #21,604 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Aqua di Aqua Homme

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.6916 votes

Rank #24,357 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Adolfo Black For Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Adolfo Black For Men
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua di Aqua Homme
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Adolfo Black For Men3/5

Aqua di Aqua Homme1/5

Ratings & consensus: Adolfo Black For Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Aqua di Aqua Homme
Value for money: Adolfo Black For Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Adolfo Black For Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Adolfo Black For MenAdolfo Fragrances

Aqua di Aqua HommePrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 54%Had 7%Want 39%

3.69/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 24%Had 27%Want 49%

Category winnerAdolfo Black For MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

17%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

6%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAqua di Aqua Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAdolfo Black For MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

woody69%

amber61%

fruity100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerLavenderMintLemon

Heart

AppleCardamomJuniperGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodVetiver

Notes

AppleLemon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon and Apple. Durations are only published for Aqua di Aqua Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer63

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night70

Spring80

Summer60

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,604

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#24,357

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAdolfo Black For MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Adolfo Black For Men by Adolfo Fragrances is a Aromatic Spicy fragrance for men. Top notes are Ginger, Lavender, Mint and Lemon; middle notes are Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium; base notes are Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver.

Reviews →

Aqua di Aqua Homme by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a fresh, fruity fragrance for men built around crisp apple and lively lemon. Released in 2002 as a woody composition, it focuses on clean, aromatic simplicity with an uplifting green quality. The opening delivers a sharp burst of lemon paired with sweet, crisp apple…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Adolfo Black For Men or Aqua di Aqua Homme?

Adolfo Black For Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Adolfo Black For Men is rated 3.83/5 from 18 votes; Aqua di Aqua Homme is rated 3.69/5 from 16 votes. Choose Adolfo Black For Men for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua di Aqua Homme for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Adolfo Black For Men or Aqua di Aqua Homme?

They last about the same: Adolfo Black For Men 67/100, Aqua di Aqua Homme 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Adolfo Black For Men or Aqua di Aqua Homme?

Aqua di Aqua Homme projects furthest (Aqua di Aqua Homme 72/100, Adolfo Black For Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Adolfo Black For Men and Aqua di Aqua Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Lemon and Apple.

Is Adolfo Black For Men or Aqua di Aqua Homme better for summer or winter?

Adolfo Black For Men suits daytime wear; Aqua di Aqua Homme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Adolfo Black For Men and Aqua di Aqua Homme?

Adolfo Black For Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Apple, Cardamom, Juniper and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood and Vetiver. Aqua di Aqua Homme features Apple and Lemon.