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Aqua Memorabilis vs Flor de Madera

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

Updated 208 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Memorabilis takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • Aqua Memorabilis

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Flor de Madera

    Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Memorabilis3/5
Flor de Madera2/5
Ratings & consensus
Aqua Memorabilis
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Aqua Memorabilis
Sillage & projection
Aqua Memorabilis
Value for money
Flor de Madera
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flor de Madera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aqua MemorabilisJovoy Paris
Flor de MaderaNopalera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 186 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.14/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 51%Had 4%Want 45%
Category winnerAqua MemorabilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
33%Like
16%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

186 votes

32%Love
59%Like
5%Ok
0%Dislike
5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity48
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityAqua Memorabilis

SillageAqua Memorabilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value51
¤ Price value71
Category winnerFlor de MaderaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
aromatic58%
powdery44%
earthy30%
powdery100%
musky91%
violet83%
white floral74%
citrus65%
fresh56%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
ClementineBitter OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
Black PepperViolet
Base
VetiverCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk
Top
TamarindCitrus
Heart
JasmineVioletVetiver
Base
MuskCedarwood
InformationalShared notesViolet, Vetiver, Cedarwood and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter16
Day–
Night–
Spring90
Summer100
Fall30
Winter20
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex32
Women2
Men0
Unisex47
Women53
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,895

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerFlor de MaderaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Memorabilis by Jovoy Paris offers a surprisingly robust take on the traditional citrus profile. Launched in 2024, this scent pairs a sharp clementine and bitter orange opening with a heavy woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. It is designed for those who want a fresh office scent that actually survives a full wor…

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Flor de Madera by Nopalera pairs tart Mexican citrus and dry tamarind husk with a powdery floral heart of violet and jasmine. Settling on a clean base of cedarwood and white musk, the scent opens with a snappy fruitiness before shifting into a dry, dusty sweetness that sits close to the skin. The blend feels light an…

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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 Memorabilis or Flor de Madera?

Aqua Memorabilis takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqua Memorabilis is rated 4.02/5 from 186 votes; Flor de Madera is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Aqua Memorabilis for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Flor de Madera for a powdery and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Memorabilis or Flor de Madera?

Aqua Memorabilis lasts longest (Aqua Memorabilis 71/100, Flor de Madera 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Memorabilis or Flor de Madera?

Aqua Memorabilis projects furthest (Aqua Memorabilis 59/100, Flor de Madera 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Memorabilis and Flor de Madera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Vetiver, Cedarwood and Musk.

Is Aqua Memorabilis or Flor de Madera better for summer or winter?

Flor de Madera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Memorabilis and Flor de Madera?

Aqua Memorabilis has top notes of Clementine, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber. Flor de Madera has top notes of Tamarind and Citrus, heart notes of Jasmine, Violet and Vetiver, a base of Musk and Cedarwood.

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