Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs Grey

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Grey

Rose & Co Manchester

3.8312 votes

Rank #52,537 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grey 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.
Grey
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Aqamaar2/5

Grey3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

GreyRose & Co Manchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 25%Want 55%

Category winnerGreyRating 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

42%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value67

Category winnerGreyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

aromatic69%

vanilla61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both citrus, warm spicy and amber

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

Top

MintGrapefruitSaffronMandarin Orange

Heart

NutmegOrange BlossomCardamomCinnamon

Base

LabdanumTonka BeanVanilaPatchouli

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

Spring20

Summer20

Fall40

Winter100

Day67

Night100

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#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGreyHigher 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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Grey by Rose & Co Manchester opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of mint. Saffron adds a dry, slightly metallic edge that prevents the citrus from feeling like a standard gym cologne. As the top notes settle, nutmeg and cinnamon warm up the core alongside white orange blo…

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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 Grey?

Grey takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Grey is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Grey for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or Grey?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, Grey 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or Grey?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, Grey 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and Grey smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Tonka Bean.

Is Aqamaar or Grey better for summer or winter?

Aqamaar suits evening wear; Grey suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqamaar and Grey?

Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Grey has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Saffron and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Nutmeg, Orange Blossom, Cardamom and Cinnamon, a base of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Vanila and Patchouli.