Fragrance comparison

Aqua Imperi vs Fieno (Hay)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 200 ratings analysed

Aqua Imperi

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.9376 votes

Rank #20,167 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Fieno (Hay)

Santa Maria Novella

3.98124 votes

Rank #13,638 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fieno (Hay) takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Imperi
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fieno (Hay)
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Aqua Imperi3/7

Fieno (Hay)4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua ImperiLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Fieno (Hay)Santa Maria Novella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 53%Had 13%Want 34%

3.98/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerFieno (Hay)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

49%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

35%Love

44%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

124 votes

Category winnerAqua ImperiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityFieno (Hay)

SillageFieno (Hay)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAqua ImperiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

lavender58%

herbal44%

fresh30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesLavenderMyrtle

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

CoumarinHawthornLavenderRoseMyrtleJasmine

Base

HayBenzoinVanilleVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Lavender and Myrtle. Durations are only published for Aqua Imperi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer100

Fall36

Winter21

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter29

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAqua ImperiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex56

Women4

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,167

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#13,638

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFieno (Hay)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Imperi by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus aromatic fragrance built around brisk herbal notes and Mediterranean greenery. Formulated with a clean botanical focus, it pairs a punchy burst of citruses with cooling myrtle and aromatic lavender. The initial spray delivers the crisp snap of citrus twigs …

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Santa Maria Novella Fieno opens with a crisp burst of bergamot and sharp citrus before settling into a warm, herbal heart. Dry coumarin and sweet hawthorn blend with lavender, rose, and myrtle, creating a clean texture reminiscent of classic Italian barber soap. As the bright citrus fades, a distinct base of sun-dried…

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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 Imperi or Fieno (Hay)?

Fieno (Hay) takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Imperi is rated 3.93/5 from 76 votes; Fieno (Hay) is rated 3.98/5 from 124 votes. Choose Aqua Imperi for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fieno (Hay) for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Imperi or Fieno (Hay)?

Fieno (Hay) lasts longest (Fieno (Hay) 57/100, Aqua Imperi 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Imperi or Fieno (Hay)?

Projection is very close: Fieno (Hay) 49/100, Aqua Imperi 48/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Imperi and Fieno (Hay) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Citruses, Lavender and Myrtle.

Is Aqua Imperi or Fieno (Hay) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Imperi is the stronger pick. For winter, Fieno (Hay) is the stronger pick. Aqua Imperi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Imperi and Fieno (Hay)?

Aqua Imperi features Citruses, Lavender and Myrtle. Fieno (Hay) has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Coumarin, Hawthorn, Lavender and Rose, a base of Hay, Benzoin, Vanille and Vetiver.