Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Apă Vie (Holy Water)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 61 ratings analysed

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

Apă Vie (Holy Water)

B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

5.004 votes

Rank #29,657 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Apă Vie (Holy Water)
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua2/4

Apă Vie (Holy Water)2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Apă Vie (Holy Water)
Sillage & projection: Apă Vie (Holy Water)
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

AquaMaori Collection

Apă Vie (Holy Water)B.A.S.M. by Createur 5 D’Emotions

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityApă Vie (Holy Water)

SillageApă Vie (Holy Water)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

PeppermintBasilLimePineappleViolet LeavesLicoricePink PepperMandarin Orange

Heart

IrisRoseGeraniumOrchidMagnoliaJasmineLavender

Base

CedarVetiverWhite MuskAmbergrisSandalwoodOakmossLeatherTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Iris. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,657

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…

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Apă Vie (Holy Water) is a bracing aromatic fragrance that leans heavily on a sharp peppermint and lime opening. Designed for those who crave an immediate, cooling sensory reset, this unisex scent balances its intense herbal-citrus top notes with an earthy vetiver base. It performs best during hot summer mornings when …

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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 Apă Vie (Holy Water)?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Apă Vie (Holy Water) is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Apă Vie (Holy Water) for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Apă Vie (Holy Water)?

Apă Vie (Holy Water) lasts longest (Apă Vie (Holy Water) 83/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Apă Vie (Holy Water)?

Apă Vie (Holy Water) projects furthest (Apă Vie (Holy Water) 75/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Apă Vie (Holy Water) smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Iris.

Is Aqua or Apă Vie (Holy Water) better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Apă Vie (Holy Water) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Apă Vie (Holy Water)?

Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli. Apă Vie (Holy Water) has top notes of Peppermint, Basil, Lime and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Rose, Geranium and Orchid, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, White Musk and Ambergris.