Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mat Homme vs Sapphire Splash

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 309 ratings analysed

Aqua Mat Homme

Masaki Matsushima

4.01297 votes

Rank #8,987 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Sapphire Splash

Adrian Costa

4.9212 votes

Rank #26,348 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Aqua Mat Homme
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sapphire Splash
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Mat Homme2/5

Sapphire Splash2/5

Ratings & consensus: Sapphire Splash
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sapphire Splash
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Aqua Mat Homme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Mat Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Mat HommeMasaki Matsushima

Sapphire SplashAdrian Costa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 62%

Category winnerSapphire SplashRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

57%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

297 votes

92%Love

8%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate98

Category winners

LongevitySapphire Splash

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value55

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody83%

green65%

floral48%

sweet30%

citrus100%

woody92%

powdery84%

fresh spicy77%

iris69%

lavender61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimePomeloFig Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

BambooMagnoliaBrazilian Redwood

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwood

Top

PomeloViolet LeafLimeMandarinAppleGalbanum

Heart

IrisLavenderHeliotropeGeorgywoodBlack Pepper

Base

DriftwoodAmberketalMuskCedarwoodSandalwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesLime, Pomelo, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Aqua Mat Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer92

Fall75

Winter67

Day100

Night78

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men65

Unisex35

Women0

Casual 44%Work 36%Date 13%Party 7%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#26,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAqua Mat HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Mat Homme by Masaki Matsushima delivers an immediate splash of crisp bitter lime and tart pomelo fruit. It cuts through heat. Within minutes, crushed green fig leaf and watery bamboo reeds bring a tranquil, botanical freshness that feels like cool morning dew on garden stalks. Soft magnolia petals prevent the cit…

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Sapphire Splash by Adrian Costa is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. This is a new fragrance. Sapphire Splash was launched in 2025. Top notes are Pomelo, Violet Leaf, Lime, Mandarin, Apple and Galbanum; middle notes are Iris, Lavender, Heliotrope, Georgywood and Black Pepper; base notes are Driftwood, Amberketal, Mu…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Mat Homme or Sapphire Splash?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Aqua Mat Homme is rated 4.01/5 from 297 votes; Sapphire Splash is rated 4.92/5 from 12 votes. Choose Aqua Mat Homme for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sapphire Splash for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mat Homme or Sapphire Splash?

Sapphire Splash lasts longest (Sapphire Splash 75/100, Aqua Mat Homme 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Mat Homme or Sapphire Splash?

Projection is very close: Aqua Mat Homme 52/100, Sapphire Splash 52/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Mat Homme and Sapphire Splash smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Pomelo, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Aqua Mat Homme or Sapphire Splash better for summer or winter?

Aqua Mat Homme suits daytime wear; Sapphire Splash suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Mat Homme and Sapphire Splash?

Aqua Mat Homme has top notes of Lime, Pomelo and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Bamboo, Magnolia and Brazilian Redwood, a base of Musk and Sandalwood. Sapphire Splash has top notes of Pomelo, Violet Leaf, Lime and Mandarin, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Heliotrope and Georgywood, a base of Driftwood, Amberketal, Musk and Cedarwood.