Fragrance comparison

Aqamaar vs VIII Eight

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqamaar

Ajmal

3.6020 votes

Rank #55,467 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

VIII Eight

Azalea Parfums

4.001 votes

Rank #60,366 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqamaar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqamaar
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
VIII Eight
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aqamaar3/4

VIII Eight0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqamaarAjmal

VIII EightAzalea Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 32%Had 22%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAqamaar

SillageAqamaar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

amber100%

fresh spicy88%

herbal77%

woody65%

musky53%

powdery42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber 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

ArtemisiaStyraxBergamotLavenderCinnamonNutmegAppleGrapefruit

Heart

LabdanumGeraniumAgarwoodTobaccoOudLily-of-the-ValleyCashmeranJasmine

Base

BenzoinAmberLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

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#60,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqamaarHigher 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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VIII Eight reads as a warm amber woody scent with a spicy, herbal opening and a darker, resinous core. Saffron, cardamom, lavender and citrus brighten the top before tobacco, oud, leather and vanilla settle in. It looks best suited to someone who enjoys textured, slightly old-school orientals with a dry woody base ra…

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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 VIII Eight?

Aqamaar takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqamaar is rated 3.60/5 from 20 votes; VIII Eight is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aqamaar for a citrus and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose VIII Eight for a amber and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqamaar or VIII Eight?

Aqamaar lasts longest (Aqamaar 84/100, VIII Eight 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqamaar or VIII Eight?

Aqamaar projects furthest (Aqamaar 85/100, VIII Eight 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqamaar and VIII Eight smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit.

Is Aqamaar or VIII Eight better for summer or winter?

Aqamaar suits evening wear; VIII Eight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqamaar and VIII Eight?

Aqamaar features Mandarin Orange, Amber, Cinnamon, Bergamot and Grapefruit. VIII Eight has top notes of Artemisia, Styrax, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium, Agarwood and Tobacco, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Leather and Guaiac Wood.