Aqua vs Harlem Nights
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories.
AquaChoose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Harlem NightsChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Aqua4/7
Harlem Nights2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua
- Community sentiment
- Aqua
- Longevity
- Aqua
- Sillage & projection
- Tie
- Value for money
- Aqua
- Versatility
- Harlem Nights
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Harlem Nights
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AquaNaseemHarlem NightsChris CollinsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.28/ 5 · 32 votes
Have 40%Had 7%Want 53%
3.90/ 5 · 235 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%
Category winnerAquaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
41%Like
9%Ok
0%Dislike
3%Hate
32 votes
33%Love
40%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate
235 votes
Category winnerAquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAqua
SillageTie
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAquaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
amber69%
white floral61%
woody100%
warm spicy91%
powdery83%
rum74%
fresh spicy65%
earthy56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, powdery and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GingerBergamotGrapefruit
Heart
JasmineOrris RootVetiver
Base
AmbergrisSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
RumSaffronNutmegClovesGrapefruitLemon
Heart2-4 hrs
Orris RootPatchouliCedarJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
SandalwoodVanillaMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Harlem Nights, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter10
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer11
Fall96
Winter100
Day39
Night100
Category winnerHarlem NightsMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#31,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#9,336
PerfumerLaurent Marrone
Launched2017
Reviews34
Category winnerHarlem NightsHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua by Naseem is a bright woody aquatic built around citrus, ginger, and a smooth musky ambergris base. It opens sharp and sparkling, then settles into a cleaner, slightly powdery mix of vetiver, orris, and soft woods. It reads comfortably unisex, with a mildly masculine tilt in the voting. If you like fresh scents w…
Reviews →Harlem Nights by Chris Collins delivers a rich, boozy aroma anchored in smooth cedarwood and comforting spices. The first spray releases a lively splash of dark rum, grated nutmeg, and sharp cloves, cut quickly by a flash of tart grapefruit. Give it five minutes. As the sharp alcohol evaporates, powdery orris root ste…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Aqua or Harlem Nights?
Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua is rated 4.28/5 from 32 votes; Harlem Nights is rated 3.90/5 from 235 votes. Choose Aqua for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Harlem Nights for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Aqua or Harlem Nights?
Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 67/100, Harlem Nights 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua or Harlem Nights?
Projection is very close: Aqua 54/100, Harlem Nights 54/100 for sillage.
Do Aqua and Harlem Nights smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, powdery and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver.
Is Aqua or Harlem Nights better for summer or winter?
For summer, Harlem Nights is the stronger pick. For winter, Harlem Nights is the stronger pick. Harlem Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua and Harlem Nights?
Aqua has top notes of Ginger, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris Root and Vetiver, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood and Musk. Harlem Nights has top notes of Rum, Saffron, Nutmeg and Cloves, heart notes of Orris Root, Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Musk and Vetiver.
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