Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Black Palace

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Black Palace

Santiago Luxury Parfum

—0 votes

Rank #74,339 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Palace
Choose it for a woody and fruity character.

Aqua1/1

Black Palace0/1

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

Black PalaceSantiago Luxury Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

woody100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

sweet77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Mandarin OrangeBitter OrangeViolet LeavesAquatic notesOzonic notesBlackcurrantGreen NotesSpicy Notes

Heart

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodCyclamenVanillaSaffronJasmineCedarLotus

Base

Woody NotesImmortellePatchouliVetiverAmberMuskOud

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#74,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Black Palace by Santiago Luxury Parfum is a bold, sweet fruity perfume anchored by dense woods and warm spices. It opens with an energetic splash of ripe berries, juicy plum, crisp apple, and sparkling mandarin orange, instantly creating a vibrant, cocktail-like brightness in the air. As the initial fruitiness settles…

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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.

Do Aqua and Black Palace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Amber, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Aqua or Black Palace better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Black Palace?

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. Black Palace has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bitter Orange, Violet Leaves and Aquatic notes, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Cyclamen and Vanilla, a base of Woody Notes, Immortelle, Patchouli and Vetiver.