Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs First Breath

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

First Breath

Masterpiece

3.333 votes

Rank #65,575 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 3 of 4 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
First Breath
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua3/4

First Breath1/4

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

First BreathMasterpiece

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

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

0%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value63

Category winnerFirst BreathBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match74%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

White FlowersBasilThyme

Base

PatchouliVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Thyme. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#65,575

PerfumerLeslie Girard

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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First Breath by Masterpiece opens with a sharp burst of cold lime, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange peel. The citrus punch immediately wakes up your nose before fresh culinary herbs take over. Green basil and crushed thyme bring an aromatic, savory edge that keeps the citrus blend crisp rather than sugary. …

Reviews →

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 First Breath?

Aqua takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; First Breath is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose First Breath for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or First Breath?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, First Breath 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or First Breath?

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

Do Aqua and First Breath smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Thyme.

Is Aqua or First Breath better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; First Breath suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and First Breath?

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. First Breath has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of White Flowers, Basil and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Musk.