Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Nouveau Bowery

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 155 ratings analysed

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Nouveau Bowery

Bond No 9

3.8398 votes

Rank #16,424 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nouveau Bowery takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Aqua3/7

Nouveau Bowery4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaMaori Collection

Nouveau BoweryBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.83/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerNouveau BoweryRating 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

41%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

86 votes

Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityNouveau Bowery

SillageNouveau Bowery

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match74%Closely related · 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

Notes

LimeBergamotBasilOakmossThymeVetiverMandarin OrangeWoody NotesLilyVioletIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring66

Summer100

Fall37

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men32

Unisex64

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#16,424

PerfumerRobertet

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerNouveau BoweryHigher 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…

Reviews →

Nouveau Bowery opens with a sharp, green citrus profile built around lime, bergamot and mandarin, then settles into basil, thyme, vetiver and mossy woods. It feels brisk, aromatic and slightly earthy rather than sweet. This is a good fit for warm weather, daytime wear and anyone who likes classic citrus perfumes with …

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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 Nouveau Bowery?

Nouveau Bowery takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Nouveau Bowery is rated 3.83/5 from 98 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nouveau Bowery for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Nouveau Bowery?

Nouveau Bowery lasts longest (Nouveau Bowery 73/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Nouveau Bowery?

Nouveau Bowery projects furthest (Nouveau Bowery 64/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Nouveau Bowery smell similar?

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

Is Aqua or Nouveau Bowery better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aqua and Nouveau Bowery?

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. Nouveau Bowery features Lime, Bergamot, Basil, Oakmoss and Thyme.