Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Dylan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #20,500 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Dylan

DS&Durga

3.5010 votes

Rank #53,586 LeatherRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 4 of 6 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Dylan
Choose it for a leather and rose character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aqua4/6

Dylan2/6

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

DylanDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

Category winnerAquaRating 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

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDylan

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

leather100%

rose92%

floral84%

wine77%

fresh spicy69%

sand61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

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

Red WineRed Chilli PepperThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSand

Category winnerDylanLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,500

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,586

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews3

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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DS&Durga Dylan is a sharp, atmospheric blend of spiced red wine, gritty mineral sand, and aged motorcycle leather. It opens with an unapologetic clash of bitter tannins, fiery red chilli pepper, and dry culinary thyme. Give it ten minutes. The harsh boozy sting softens quickly, revealing an earthy heart of dewy hyacin…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua or Dylan?

Aqua takes 4 of 6 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Dylan is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Dylan for a leather and rose character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Dylan?

Dylan lasts longest (Dylan 87/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Dylan?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 53/100, Dylan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Dylan smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Red Wine and Thyme.

Is Aqua or Dylan better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Dylan suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Dylan?

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. Dylan has top notes of Red Wine, Red Chilli Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Leather and Sand.