Fragrance comparison

America Legend vs Aqua Man

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

America Legend

Milton Lloyd

3.717 votes

Rank #59,316 WoodyAromatic

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82%scent match

Very similar

Aqua Man

Mark Des Vince

5.002 votes

Rank #52,083 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

America Legend
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

America Legend2/4

Aqua Man2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Man
Sillage & projection: America Legend
Value for money: America Legend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

America LegendMilton Lloyd

Aqua ManMark Des Vince

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityAqua Man

SillageAmerica Legend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAmerica LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Fir ResinPetitgrainOrangeLemonCardamom

Heart

RosemaryJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskBrazilian RosewoodOakmossVetiver

Top1 to 2 hours

PetitgrainCardamomLemonOrangeFirSea Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyRoseSage

Base4 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Orange, Lemon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Aqua Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,083

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Milton Lloyd America Legend opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus and petitgrain, supported by a distinct fir resin note that brings a dry, coniferous vibe. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean floral core dominated by jasmine and rosemary, giving it a green and slightly herbal character.…

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Aqua Man by Mark Des Vince is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking clean, reliable freshness. It opens with an invigorating splash of lemon, sweet orange, and breezy sea notes, accented by green petitgrain, fir, and a hint of cardamom. As the scent unfolds, herbal rosemary and sage blend with soft…

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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, America Legend or Aqua Man?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. America Legend is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose America Legend for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, America Legend or Aqua Man?

Aqua Man lasts longest (Aqua Man 70/100, America Legend 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, America Legend or Aqua Man?

America Legend projects furthest (America Legend 53/100, Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do America Legend and Aqua Man smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Orange, Lemon and Cardamom.

Is America Legend or Aqua Man better for summer or winter?

America Legend suits daytime wear; Aqua Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in America Legend and Aqua Man?

America Legend has top notes of Fir Resin, Petitgrain, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Brazilian Rosewood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Aqua Man has top notes of Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Oakmoss and Brazilian Rosewood.