Fragrance comparison

Aqua Blue vs Ciel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 8 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aqua Blue

Mith

4.008 votes

Rank #40,922 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Ciel

Artist'o

—0 votes

Rank #74,555 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Blue takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aqua Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ciel
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Aqua Blue1/1

Ciel0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua BlueMith

CielArtist'o

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

25%Like

38%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

lavender65%

earthy56%

woody100%

leather92%

violet84%

powdery77%

lavender69%

amber61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

juniper berryTurmeric

Heart

LavenderOrris

Base

CedarwoodPatchouli

Top

LavenderViolet Leaves

Heart

Guaiac WoodVioletJasmineHeliotropeCedarwoodOrrisWoody Notes

Base

LeatherTonkaOlibanumSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaCypriolMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Orris, Cedarwood and Patchouli. 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

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,922

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#74,555

PerfumerHélène Prévot

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Blue by Mith goes for a modern fresh aromatic style with juniper, lavender, soft orris and dry woods. It reads clean, herbal and lightly powdery, with a blue-fragrance profile that feels easy to wear but not especially daring. On skin, it usually stays in the moderate range for both longevity and trail. Review fe…

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Ciel by Artist'o opens with aromatic lavender and green violet leaf, then settles into a powdery violet and orris heart over dry woods, leather, and soft vanilla-tonka warmth. It reads smooth, smoky, and textured rather than bright, making it a better fit for cooler weather, evening wear, or anyone who enjoys floral n…

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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.

Do Aqua Blue and Ciel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Orris, Cedarwood and Patchouli.

Is Aqua Blue or Ciel better for summer or winter?

Aqua Blue suits daytime wear; Ciel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Blue and Ciel?

Aqua Blue has top notes of juniper berry and Turmeric, heart notes of Lavender and Orris, a base of Cedarwood and Patchouli. Ciel has top notes of Lavender and Violet Leaves, heart notes of Guaiac Wood, Violet, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Leather, Tonka, Olibanum and Sandalwood.