Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Aqua vs 012 Wild Musk

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

2 wins

Aqua di Aqua

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.1861 votes

Rank #17,630 White FloralMusky

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75%scent match

Very similar

012 Wild Musk

Ajmal

4.258 votes

Rank #39,882 MuskyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Aqua takes 2 of 4 categories.

Aqua di Aqua
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
012 Wild Musk
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua di Aqua2/4

012 Wild Musk1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua di Aqua
Sillage & projection: 012 Wild Musk
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua di Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua di AquaPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

012 Wild MuskAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 30%Had 33%Want 37%

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

48%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Aqua

Sillage012 Wild Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky88%

powdery77%

woody65%

rose53%

floral42%

musky100%

powdery92%

woody84%

amber77%

white floral69%

rose61%

Scent match75%Very similar · both musky, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15 to 30 minutes

JasmineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

MuskSandalwood

Base4 to 8 hours

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Top

Geranium

Heart

JasmineRose

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua di Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall63

Winter37

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex0

Women89

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,630

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#39,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAqua di AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua di Aqua by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a feminine floral fragrance launched in 2000 that centers on a bright bouquet and clean woody warmth. The scent opens immediately with fresh jasmine and dewy rose, creating an airy white floral presence that feels clean rather than heavy. As the perfume develops, smooth m…

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Ajmal 012 Wild Musk is a musky, powdery floral with a woody amber base that stays close to the skin at first, then can bloom quickly if you apply more. The opening has a green, aromatic lift (geranium), before jasmine and rose soften into a clean, cosy musk. If you like musk but find some versions too animalic, this o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua di Aqua or 012 Wild Musk?

Aqua di Aqua takes 2 of 4 categories. Aqua di Aqua is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes; 012 Wild Musk is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Aqua di Aqua for a white floral and musky character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose 012 Wild Musk for a musky and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Aqua or 012 Wild Musk?

Aqua di Aqua lasts longest (Aqua di Aqua 74/100, 012 Wild Musk 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Aqua or 012 Wild Musk?

012 Wild Musk projects furthest (012 Wild Musk 68/100, Aqua di Aqua 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua di Aqua and 012 Wild Musk smell similar?

Very similar: a 75% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua di Aqua or 012 Wild Musk better for summer or winter?

Aqua di Aqua suits daytime wear; 012 Wild Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua di Aqua and 012 Wild Musk?

Aqua di Aqua has top notes of Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Musk and Sandalwood. 012 Wild Musk has top notes of Geranium, heart notes of Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.