Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs Make B. Rio Sixties

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Make B. Rio Sixties

O Boticário

4.0974 votes

Rank #30,140 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Make B. Rio Sixties 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.
Make B. Rio Sixties
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqamaar2/5

Make B. Rio Sixties3/5

Ratings & consensus: Make B. Rio Sixties
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqamaar
Sillage & projection: Aqamaar
Value for money: Make B. Rio Sixties
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Make B. Rio Sixties

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

Make B. Rio SixtiesO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

4.09/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 28%Had 54%Want 18%

Category winnerMake B. Rio SixtiesRating 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

36%Love

49%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMake B. Rio SixtiesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy

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

Pink PepperNutmegCinnamonMandarin OrangeGreen NotesCardamomBergamot

Heart

HibiscusFreesia

Base

SandalwoodCedarMuskAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon and Bergamot. 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall65

Winter35

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,140

PerfumerAdilson Rato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMake B. Rio SixtiesHigher 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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Make B. Rio Sixties by O Boticário opens with a bright burst of pink pepper, sweet mandarin orange, and a dusting of grated cinnamon. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, soft hibiscus and clean freesia blend smoothly into warm cedarwood and creamy vanilla. The overall scent feels like sun-warmed skin, crisp spice, …

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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 Make B. Rio Sixties?

Make B. Rio Sixties takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; Make B. Rio Sixties is rated 4.09/5 from 74 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Make B. Rio Sixties for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or Make B. Rio Sixties?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, Make B. Rio Sixties 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or Make B. Rio Sixties?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, Make B. Rio Sixties 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and Make B. Rio Sixties smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon and Bergamot.

Is Aqamaar or Make B. Rio Sixties better for summer or winter?

Aqamaar suits evening wear; Make B. Rio Sixties suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqamaar and Make B. Rio Sixties?

Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. Make B. Rio Sixties has top notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Hibiscus and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk and Amber.