Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Citrus and Wood

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Citrus and Wood

Yardley

4.31234 votes

Rank #26,119 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Citrus and Wood
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua4/8

Citrus and Wood4/8

Ratings & consensus: Citrus and Wood
Community sentiment: Citrus and Wood
Longevity: Aqua
Sillage & projection: Aqua
Value for money: Citrus and Wood
Versatility: Aqua
Note pyramid (duration): Citrus and Wood
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Citrus and WoodYardley

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

4.31/ 5 · 234 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerCitrus and WoodRating 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

43%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

234 votes

Category winnerCitrus and WoodMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value82

Category winnerCitrus and WoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

leather61%

Scent match65%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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotelemiMandarin OrangeLemonOrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BirchPepperGingerTeaCarrot SeedsCumin

Base5-8 hrs

VetiverCedarMossSandalwoodAmberPatchouliTonka BeanVanilla

Category winnerCitrus and WoodLongest dry-down: 5-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter40

Day100

Night28

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men67

Unisex22

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#26,119

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

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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Yardley Citrus and Wood is a refreshing, earthy eau de toilette that delivers an authentic blast of natural zest and dry forest woods. The fragrance bursts open with a bright blend of bitter grapefruit, fresh lime, and juicy mandarin orange, accented by aromatic elemi resin for a crisp, sunlit start. As the initial ci…

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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 Citrus and Wood?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Citrus and Wood is rated 4.31/5 from 234 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Citrus and Wood for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Citrus and Wood?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Citrus and Wood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Citrus and Wood?

Projection is very close: Aqua 53/100, Citrus and Wood 51/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua and Citrus and Wood smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Amber.

Is Aqua or Citrus and Wood better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua is the stronger pick. Aqua suits daytime wear; Citrus and Wood suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Citrus and Wood?

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. Citrus and Wood has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, elemi and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Birch, Pepper, Ginger and Tea, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Moss and Sandalwood.