Fragrance comparison

Aqua vs Sorrento

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #19,653 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

85%scent match

Very similar

Sorrento

Vyvedas

3.888 votes

Rank #57,156 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, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sorrento
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua3/4

Sorrento1/4

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

SorrentoVyvedas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

3.88/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

38%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageSorrento

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

earthy69%

woody61%

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

Top

BergamotLimeGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart

BasilIrisLilacThyme

Base

VetiverPatchouliCostus

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

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

Men50

Unisex25

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,653

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,156

PerfumerNot listed

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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Vyvedas Sorrento opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange over a green heart of basil and thyme. Crisp lilac and powdery iris soften the initial citrus kick before earthy vetiver and patchouli ground the base. Designed as a refreshing citrus aromatic cologne, it shines in peak summer heat, casua…

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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 Sorrento?

Aqua takes 3 of 4 categories. Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes; Sorrento is rated 3.88/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sorrento for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua or Sorrento?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Sorrento 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua or Sorrento?

Sorrento projects furthest (Sorrento 58/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua and Sorrento 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 Sorrento better for summer or winter?

Aqua suits daytime wear; Sorrento suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua and Sorrento?

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