Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Lime Basil & Mandarin

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 4,069 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Lime Basil & Mandarin

Jo Malone London

3.674,012 votes

Rank #5,798 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 6 of 8 categories.

Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lime Basil & Mandarin
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua6/8

Lime Basil & Mandarin2/8

Ratings & consensus: Aqua
Community sentiment: Aqua
Longevity: Aqua
Sillage & projection: Aqua
Value for money: Aqua
Versatility: Aqua
Note pyramid (duration): Lime Basil & Mandarin
Fragranxe ranking: Lime Basil & Mandarin

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Lime Basil & MandarinJo Malone London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.67/ 5 · 4,012 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

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

27%Love

39%Like

13%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

4,012 votes

Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

green58%

woody44%

herbal30%

Scent match85%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and 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

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilThymeLilacIris

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverPatchouli

Category winnerLime Basil & MandarinLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Spring79

Summer100

Fall0

Winter14

Day100

Night15

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men22

Unisex63

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,798

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerLime Basil & MandarinHigher 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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Jo Malone London Lime Basil & Mandarin delivers an immediate shock of cold, bitter lime zest, juicy mandarin, and crushed garden basil. It cuts through heat like an iced tonic. Peppery thyme and crisp bergamot emerge within minutes, steering the blend away from sugary fruit punch toward an herbaceous, savory profile. …

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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 Lime Basil & Mandarin?

Aqua takes 6 of 8 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Lime Basil & Mandarin is rated 3.67/5 from 4,012 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lime Basil & Mandarin for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Lime Basil & Mandarin?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Lime Basil & Mandarin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Lime Basil & Mandarin?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 53/100, Lime Basil & Mandarin 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Lime Basil & Mandarin smell similar?

Very similar: a 85% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Thyme.

Is Aqua or Lime Basil & Mandarin better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Aqua is the stronger pick. Aqua suits daytime wear; Lime Basil & Mandarin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Lime Basil & Mandarin?

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. Lime Basil & Mandarin has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Basil, Thyme, Lilac and Iris, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.