Fragrance comparison

Aqua Man vs America Legend

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 9 ratings analysed

Aqua Man

Mark Des Vince

5.002 votes

Rank #52,083 AromaticWoody

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82%scent match

Very similar

America Legend

Milton Lloyd

3.717 votes

Rank #59,316 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aqua Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
America Legend
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Man2/4

America Legend2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Man
Sillage & projection: America Legend
Value for money: America Legend
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua ManMark Des Vince

America LegendMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 27%Had 13%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

29%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAqua Man

SillageAmerica Legend

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerAmerica LegendBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

musky61%

Scent match82%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top1 to 2 hours

PetitgrainCardamomLemonOrangeFirSea Notes

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyRoseSage

Base4 to 8 hours

VetiverMuskOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood

Top

Fir ResinPetitgrainOrangeLemonCardamom

Heart

RosemaryJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

MuskBrazilian RosewoodOakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange. Durations are only published for Aqua Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,083

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,316

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Man by Mark Des Vince is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking clean, reliable freshness. It opens with an invigorating splash of lemon, sweet orange, and breezy sea notes, accented by green petitgrain, fir, and a hint of cardamom. As the scent unfolds, herbal rosemary and sage blend with soft…

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Milton Lloyd America Legend opens with a sharp burst of fresh citrus and petitgrain, supported by a distinct fir resin note that brings a dry, coniferous vibe. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance transitions into a clean floral core dominated by jasmine and rosemary, giving it a green and slightly herbal character.…

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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 Man or America Legend?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; America Legend is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose America Legend for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Man or America Legend?

Aqua Man lasts longest (Aqua Man 70/100, America Legend 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Man or America Legend?

America Legend projects furthest (America Legend 53/100, Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Man and America Legend smell similar?

Very similar: a 82% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange.

Is Aqua Man or America Legend better for summer or winter?

Aqua Man suits day or night wear; America Legend suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Man and America Legend?

Aqua Man has top notes of Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Oakmoss and Brazilian Rosewood. America Legend has top notes of Fir Resin, Petitgrain, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Brazilian Rosewood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.