Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Zero

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua

Botanique

4.502 votes

Rank #46,861 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Zero

RisingWave

4.673 votes

Rank #49,914 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zero
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua3/3

Zero0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaBotanique

ZeroRisingWave

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value25

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

lavender69%

tobacco61%

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavenderSea waterRosemary

Heart

NeroliGeraniumCoriander

Base

SandalwoodTobaccoMuskCedar

Top

Green AppleBergamotPineapple blossom

Heart

Sea waterGeraniumNeroliCoriander

Base

CedarWhite MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesSea water, Neroli, Geranium and Coriander. 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

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,861

PerfumerArmando Alonzo

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#49,914

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Botanique opens with a brisk hit of mint, sharp lavender, and clean sea water, offering an immediate cooling wave. Fresh rosemary and neroli add an herbal snap, smoothing out the ozonic top before the composition shifts toward its warmer foundation. As the fragrance settles, dry tobacco leaf and sandalwood ba…

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Zero opens with crisp green apple and bergamot, then settles into a fresh aquatic mix with neroli, geranium, and light woods. It reads clean, fruity, and breezy rather than heavy or sweet. The soft musk, cedar, and amber base keeps it easy to wear in warm weather, especially for daytime. If you like airy, modern unise…

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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.

Which is better, Aqua or Zero?

Aqua takes 3 of 3 categories. Aqua is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Zero is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zero for a fruity and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Zero?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 80/100, Zero 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Zero?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 75/100, Zero 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Zero smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sea water, Neroli, Geranium and Coriander.

Is Aqua or Zero better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Zero suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Zero?

Aqua has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Sea water and Rosemary, heart notes of Neroli, Geranium and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Musk and Cedar. Zero has top notes of Green Apple, Bergamot and Pineapple blossom, heart notes of Sea water, Geranium, Neroli and Coriander, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Amber.