Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs The Dawn

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 3 ratings analysed

Aqua

CIEL Parfum

5.001 votes

Rank #51,070 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

The Dawn

Asad Siddiki

5.002 votes

Rank #36,753 AquaticMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Dawn takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The Dawn
Choose it for a aquatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Aqua0/3

The Dawn3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaCIEL Parfum

The DawnAsad Siddiki

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 11%Want 78%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityThe Dawn

SillageThe Dawn

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

green77%

mossy69%

musky61%

aquatic100%

musky92%

woody84%

amber77%

citrus69%

fresh61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Ozonic notes

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesCitrusesFloral Notes

Base5-8 hrs

CedarOakmossMusk

Top

Dew DropCitrusesNaturalCalm™

Heart

Solar NotesMarine notesFloral NotesGreen Notes

Base

CetaloxMuskClearwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night100

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#51,070

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,753

PerfumerAsad Ali Siddiki

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerThe DawnHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

CIEL Parfum Aqua opens with a brisk rush of ozonic notes that evokes sea spray before a sudden storm. The first few minutes deliver a clean kick of tart citruses and crushed green leaves, cutting cleanly through warm morning humidity. As the initial mist settles, a subtle layer of soft floral notes takes the edge off …

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The Dawn reads as a bright aquatic musk with a dewy citrus opening, a sunlit marine heart, and a clean woody-amber base. On paper, it looks aimed at people who like fresh scents with a polished, modern texture rather than a salty or heavy beach style. Early wear data suggests moderate to long-lasting performance with …

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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 The Dawn?

The Dawn takes 3 of 3 categories. Aqua is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; The Dawn is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aqua for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The Dawn for a aquatic and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or The Dawn?

The Dawn lasts longest (The Dawn 70/100, Aqua 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or The Dawn?

The Dawn projects furthest (The Dawn 75/100, Aqua 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and The Dawn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and musky accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Citruses, Floral Notes and Oakmoss.

Is Aqua or The Dawn better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; The Dawn suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and The Dawn?

Aqua has top notes of Ozonic notes, heart notes of Green Notes, Citruses and Floral Notes, a base of Cedar, Oakmoss and Musk. The Dawn has top notes of Dew Drop, Citruses and NaturalCalm™, heart notes of Solar Notes, Marine notes, Floral Notes and Green Notes, a base of Cetalox, Musk, Clearwood and Oakmoss.