Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Image Fresh Energy

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

Aqua

Denim

3.8817 votes

Rank #46,519 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Image Fresh Energy

Cerruti

3.9111 votes

Rank #43,042 GreenWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Image Fresh Energy takes 5 of 6 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Image Fresh Energy
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua1/6

Image Fresh Energy5/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaDenim

Image Fresh EnergyCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 38%Had 33%Want 29%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

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

18%Love

64%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityImage Fresh Energy

SillageImage Fresh Energy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value88

Category winnerImage Fresh EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

amber65%

green56%

green100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

floral77%

citrus69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and green

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

Top15-30 mins

MintCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

Green NotesFloral Notes

Base5-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodVetiverCedarMusk

Category winnerImage Fresh EnergyLongest dry-down: 5-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall38

Winter8

Day100

Night26

Spring55

Summer100

Fall36

Winter0

Day100

Night18

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

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 12%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,519

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#43,042

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerImage Fresh EnergyHigher 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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Cerruti Image Fresh Energy delivers a brisk splash of spearmint and bright citruses before softening into crushed green leaves and dry cedarwood. The first spray releases a brisk, chilled breeze. It wakes up your senses instantly. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge fades into dewy floral petals, vetiver, and…

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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 Image Fresh Energy?

Image Fresh Energy takes 5 of 6 categories. Aqua is rated 3.88/5 from 17 votes; Image Fresh Energy is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aqua for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Image Fresh Energy for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Image Fresh Energy?

Image Fresh Energy lasts longest (Image Fresh Energy 56/100, Aqua 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Image Fresh Energy?

Image Fresh Energy projects furthest (Image Fresh Energy 56/100, Aqua 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Image Fresh Energy smell similar?

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

Is Aqua or Image Fresh Energy better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Image Fresh Energy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Image Fresh Energy?

Aqua has top notes of Citruses, Mint and Rosemary, heart notes of Vetiver, a base of Sandalwood and Amber. Image Fresh Energy has top notes of Mint and Citruses, heart notes of Green Notes and Floral Notes, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Cedar.