Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs Corduroy

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 329 ratings analysed

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Corduroy

Zirh

3.48309 votes

Rank #8,282 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Corduroy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqamaar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Corduroy
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Aqamaar2/5

Corduroy3/5

Ratings & consensus: Corduroy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqamaar
Sillage & projection: Aqamaar
Value for money: Corduroy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Corduroy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

CorduroyZirh

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

3.48/ 5 · 309 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

Category winnerCorduroyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

40%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

23%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

281 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCorduroyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeAmberCinnamonBergamotGrapefruitPink PepperTonka BeanVanillaCedarCardamomNutmeg

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

NutmegCinnamonTonka BeanSandalwoodLavenderVanillaCardamomGuaiac WoodBay LeafVirginia CedarMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean. 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

Fall0

Winter20

Day75

Night100

Spring54

Summer31

Fall100

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men82

Unisex13

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerCorduroyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqamaar is a bright, spicy amber that starts with juicy citrus (mandarin, bergamot, grapefruit) and quickly warms up. Cinnamon, pink pepper, cardamom and nutmeg give it a lively, slightly sparkling spice, while vanilla and tonka smooth the base into a creamy sweetness over dry cedar. It tends to wear confidently, wit…

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Corduroy is a budget-friendly spicy woody scent with a citrus lift up top, then a soft mix of nutmeg, cinnamon, lavender, tonka and vanilla. It wears warm, powdery and slightly creamy rather than dense or dark. Reviews point to an easy, casual style with mixed quality cues. Some find it cozy, smooth and impressive for…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqamaar or Corduroy?

Corduroy takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Corduroy is rated 3.48/5 from 309 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Corduroy for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or Corduroy?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, Corduroy 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or Corduroy?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, Corduroy 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and Corduroy smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and vanilla accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.