Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs FORMULA #14

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Aqua

Denim

3.8817 votes

Rank #46,519 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #54,492 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #14 takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua1/4

FORMULA #142/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #14
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: FORMULA #14
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

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%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

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value100

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

green56%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

Scent match65%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

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

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#54,492

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…

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Viorica Cosmetics Formula #14 offers a refreshing blast of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, herbal base. The scent matches casual spring days and relaxed office environments. It fits the modern man seeking a clean, earthy aura without heavy sweetness.

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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, Aqua or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 takes 2 of 4 categories. Aqua is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aqua for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or FORMULA #14?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Aqua 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or FORMULA #14?

Projection is very close: Aqua 50/100, FORMULA #14 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua and FORMULA #14 smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Rosemary, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua or FORMULA #14 better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and FORMULA #14?

Aqua has top notes of Citruses, Mint and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. FORMULA #14 has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.