Fragrance comparison

Aqua Man vs Tough

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 3 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aqua Man

Mark Des Vince

5.002 votes

Rank #52,083 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

77%scent match

Very similar

Tough

Perfume and Skin

1.001 votes

Rank #74,755 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Man takes 1 of 2 categories.

Aqua Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Tough
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character.

Aqua Man1/2

Tough0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
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

ToughPerfume and Skin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 18%Want 82%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

conifer69%

citrus61%

Scent match77%Very similar · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Top

FirPetitgrainCardamomOrangeLemon

Heart

RosemaryJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossBrazilian RosewoodVetiverMusk

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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,083

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#74,755

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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Tough by Perfume and Skin is a green, woody chypre built around fir, petitgrain, herbs, moss and dry woods. It opens brisk and aromatic, with citrus and cardamom adding lift before the floral heart softens the edges. The dry-down is the main reason to try it: oakmoss, vetiver, rosewood and musk give it a clean, outdoo…

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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 Tough?

Aqua Man takes 1 of 2 categories. Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Tough is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Tough for a woody and aromatic character.

Which projects more, Aqua Man or Tough?

Projection is very close: Aqua Man 50/100, Tough 50/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Man and Tough smell similar?

Very similar: a 77% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange.

Is Aqua Man or Tough better for summer or winter?

Aqua Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Man and Tough?

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. Tough has top notes of Fir, Petitgrain, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Rosemary, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Brazilian Rosewood, Vetiver and Musk.