Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Glacier

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 359 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua

Denim

3.8817 votes

Rank #46,519 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Glacier

Oriflame

3.27342 votes

Rank #18,564 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Aqua3/5

Glacier2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaDenim

GlacierOriflame

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

3.27/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 37%Had 56%Want 7%

Category winnerAquaRating 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

11%Love

42%Like

15%Ok

30%Dislike

3%Hate

342 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityGlacier

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value76

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

green56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

citrus80%

woody70%

green60%

fruity50%

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

MintLemonBergamotWatermelonPineapple

Heart

LavenderRosemaryWoody NotesTarragonJuniperBlack Currant

Base

MuskSuedeVetiverTobaccoSandalwoodAmber

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter38

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#18,564

PerfumerPhilippe Bousseton

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerGlacierHigher 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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Oriflame Glacier opens with a sharp burst of crushed mint, sour lemon, and bergamot. As the initial citrus fizz dies down, herbal lavender and bitter rosemary take over the middle phase. The dry-down settles into clean musk, vetiver, and subtle suede. It offers a light, fresh profile built for casual morning wear in h…

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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 Glacier?

Aqua takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Glacier is rated 3.27/5 from 342 votes. Choose Aqua for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Glacier for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Glacier?

Glacier lasts longest (Glacier 48/100, Aqua 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Glacier?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 50/100, Glacier 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Glacier 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 Glacier better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Glacier?

Aqua has top notes of Citruses, Mint and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Glacier has top notes of Mint, Lemon, Bergamot and Watermelon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Woody Notes and Tarragon, a base of Musk, Suede, Vetiver and Tobacco.