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Aqua Man vs Lion Oud

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

Updated 6 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lion Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aqua Man

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Lion Oud

    Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aqua Man1/5
Lion Oud3/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lion Oud
Sillage & projection
Lion Oud
Value for money
Aqua Man
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
Lion Oud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aqua ManMark Des Vince
Lion OudPrimera Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%
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

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate100
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityLion Oud

SillageLion Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value56
Category winnerAqua ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
warm spicy100%
woody83%
chocolate65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy

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
Top30 to 45 minutes
CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir
Base4 to 7 hours
Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,527

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLion OudHigher 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…

Reviews →

Lion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …

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 Man or Lion Oud?

Lion Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Man or Lion Oud?

They last about the same: Lion Oud 72/100, Aqua Man 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Man or Lion Oud?

Lion Oud projects furthest (Lion Oud 65/100, Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Man and Lion Oud smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Orange, Fir and Jasmine.

Is Aqua Man or Lion Oud better for summer or winter?

Aqua Man suits day or night wear; Lion Oud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Man and Lion Oud?

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. Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss and Amber.

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