Fragrance comparison

Aqua di Aqua vs Mandarine Orchidée

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua di Aqua

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.1861 votes

Rank #17,630 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Mandarine Orchidée

Adopt Parfums

3.5618 votes

Rank #59,440 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua di Aqua takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aqua di Aqua
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mandarine Orchidée
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua di Aqua4/5

Mandarine Orchidée1/5

Ratings & consensus: Aqua di Aqua
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua di Aqua
Sillage & projection: Aqua di Aqua
Value for money: Mandarine Orchidée
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

Mandarine OrchidéeAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 30%Had 33%Want 37%

3.56/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 31%Had 29%Want 40%

Category winnerAqua di AquaRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityAqua di Aqua

SillageAqua di Aqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value100

Category winnerMandarine OrchidéeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky88%

powdery77%

woody65%

rose53%

floral42%

citrus100%

floral86%

rose72%

powdery58%

sweet44%

woody30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and rose

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

Mandarin Orange

Heart

OrchidRoseJasmine

Base

SandalwoodMusk

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

Spring38

Summer100

Fall25

Winter13

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#59,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Mandarine Orchidée by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. Top note is Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Orchid, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Sandalwood and Musk.

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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 Mandarine Orchidée?

Aqua di Aqua takes 4 of 5 categories. Aqua di Aqua is rated 4.18/5 from 61 votes; Mandarine Orchidée is rated 3.56/5 from 18 votes. Choose Aqua di Aqua for a white floral and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mandarine Orchidée for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua di Aqua or Mandarine Orchidée?

Aqua di Aqua lasts longest (Aqua di Aqua 74/100, Mandarine Orchidée 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua di Aqua or Mandarine Orchidée?

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

Do Aqua di Aqua and Mandarine Orchidée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and rose accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Rose, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua di Aqua or Mandarine Orchidée better for summer or winter?

Aqua di Aqua suits daytime wear; Mandarine Orchidée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua di Aqua and Mandarine Orchidée?

Aqua di Aqua has top notes of Jasmine and Rose, heart notes of Musk and Sandalwood. Mandarine Orchidée has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orchid, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood and Musk.