Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Black Cash

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 27 ratings analysed

Aqua

Denim

3.8817 votes

Rank #46,519 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Black Cash

Alta Moda

4.0010 votes

Rank #51,951 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Cash
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aqua2/5

Black Cash3/5

Ratings & consensus: Black Cash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Cash
Sillage & projection: Black Cash
Value for money: Aqua
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

AquaDenim

Black CashAlta Moda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 14%Had 22%Want 64%

Category winnerBlack CashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

41%Like

24%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBlack Cash

SillageBlack Cash

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

conifer53%

herbal42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitrusesMintRosemary

Heart1-2 hrs

Vetiver

Base2-4 hrs

SandalwoodAmber

Top

LavenderLemonArtemisiaRosemaryLemon VerbenaMintBergamotBasil

Heart

WormwoodJuniperCinnamonCorianderAngelicaCarnationJasmine

Base

Balsam FirPine needlesOakmossLeatherSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Rosemary, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall38

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 31%Date 11%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#51,951

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Aqua delivers a brisk, no-nonsense splash of sharp citruses, crushed garden mint, and pine-like rosemary right out of the nozzle. The initial blast feels bracing and cold. Give it five minutes to settle, and the sharp alcohol sting fades into clean earthy vetiver and dry sandalwood. A hint of sweet amber keeps t…

Reviews →

Black Cash by Alta Moda is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Top notes are Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia, Rosemary, Lemon Verbena, Mint, Bergamot, Basil and Pineapple; middle notes are Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon, Coriander, Angelica, Carnation and Jasmine; base notes are Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss, Leather, S…

Reviews →

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, Aqua or Black Cash?

Black Cash takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Black Cash is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aqua for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Cash for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Black Cash?

Black Cash lasts longest (Black Cash 80/100, Aqua 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Black Cash?

Black Cash projects furthest (Black Cash 72/100, Aqua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Black Cash smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua or Black Cash better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Black Cash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Black Cash?

Aqua has top notes of Citruses, Mint and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Black Cash has top notes of Lavender, Lemon, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Wormwood, Juniper, Cinnamon and Coriander, a base of Balsam Fir, Pine needles, Oakmoss and Leather.