Fragrance comparison

Aqua Man vs Wind of Freedom Day

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Aqua Man

Mark Des Vince

5.002 votes

Rank #52,083 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

80%scent match

Very similar

Wind of Freedom Day

Jean-Pierre Sand

4.333 votes

Rank #45,187 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Wind of Freedom Day
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aqua Man2/4

Wind of Freedom Day2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua ManMark Des Vince

Wind of Freedom DayJean-Pierre Sand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 11%Want 22%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAqua Man

SillageAqua Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerWind of Freedom DayBest 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%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match80%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

CardamomOrangeLemonFir

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

Palisander RosewoodOakmossMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lemon, Orange and Fir. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter100

Day–

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#52,083

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,187

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerWind of Freedom DayHigher 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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Wind of Freedom Day by Jean-Pierre Sand opens with a sharp burst of lemon, orange, and fresh green fir needle, grounded quickly by warm cardamom. As the bright citrus top settles on skin, a surprisingly clean floral heart of jasmine and lily of the valley emerges alongside crisp rosemary. The dry down turns woody and …

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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 Wind of Freedom Day?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Wind of Freedom Day is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Wind of Freedom Day for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Man or Wind of Freedom Day?

Aqua Man lasts longest (Aqua Man 70/100, Wind of Freedom Day 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Man or Wind of Freedom Day?

Aqua Man projects furthest (Aqua Man 50/100, Wind of Freedom Day 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Man and Wind of Freedom Day smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lemon, Orange and Fir.

Is Aqua Man or Wind of Freedom Day better for summer or winter?

Aqua Man suits day or night wear; Wind of Freedom Day suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Man and Wind of Freedom Day?

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. Wind of Freedom Day has top notes of Cardamom, Orange, Lemon and Fir, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, Rose and Rosemary, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.