Le Couvent Maison de Parfum
Rank #18,291 CitrusAromatic
Aqua Millefolia vs Rare Reef
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Rare Reef takes 6 of 7 categories.
Aqua MillefoliaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Rare ReefChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Aqua Millefolia1/7
Rare Reef6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Rare Reef
- Community sentiment
- Rare Reef
- Longevity
- Rare Reef
- Sillage & projection
- Rare Reef
- Value for money
- Rare Reef
- Versatility
- Aqua Millefolia
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Rare Reef
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Aqua MillefoliaLe Couvent Maison de ParfumRare ReefAfnanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
4.08/ 5 · 1,238 votes
Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%
Category winnerRare ReefRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
153 votes
62%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
4%Dislike
5%Hate
941 votes
Category winnerRare ReefMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRare Reef
SillageRare Reef
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerRare ReefBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
citrus100%
fruity88%
aromatic77%
green65%
fresh spicy53%
sweet42%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CitronMint
Heart1 to 2 hours
Verbena
Base1 to 2 hours
Guaiac Wood
Top
OrangeCitronMintGrapefruitBlackcurrantCoriander
Heart
ApricotViolet LeafBasilRose
Base
FigAmbretteAmberwoodDates
InformationalShared notesCitron and Mint. Durations are only published for Aqua Millefolia, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer100
Fall19
Winter8
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAqua MillefoliaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#18,291
PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#118
PerfumerLucas Sieuzac
Launched—
Reviews308
Category winnerRare ReefHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAqua Millefolia by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright, minimalist citrus aromatic eau de parfum built around uplifting natural freshness. Designed by perfumer Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with a brisk combination of sour citron peel and cooling mint. As the initial splash softens, sharp herbal verbena steps forwa…
Reviews →Rare Reef opens with a bright rush of orange, citron and mint, then shifts into a fruitier heart where apricot and blackcurrant stand out most. On skin, it usually stays fresh but gains a sweeter, slightly musky warmth from fig, ambrette and amberwood, making it a strong warm-weather pick for anyone who likes citrus w…
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 Millefolia or Rare Reef?
Rare Reef takes 6 of 7 categories. Aqua Millefolia is rated 4.00/5 from 153 votes; Rare Reef is rated 4.08/5 from 1,238 votes. Choose Aqua Millefolia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rare Reef for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Aqua Millefolia or Rare Reef?
Rare Reef lasts longest (Rare Reef 76/100, Aqua Millefolia 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aqua Millefolia or Rare Reef?
Rare Reef projects furthest (Rare Reef 67/100, Aqua Millefolia 40/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aqua Millefolia and Rare Reef smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Citron and Mint.
Is Aqua Millefolia or Rare Reef better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aqua Millefolia is the stronger pick. For winter, Rare Reef is the stronger pick. Aqua Millefolia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aqua Millefolia and Rare Reef?
Aqua Millefolia has top notes of Citron and Mint, heart notes of Verbena, a base of Guaiac Wood. Rare Reef has top notes of Orange, Citron, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Violet Leaf, Basil and Rose, a base of Fig, Ambrette, Amberwood and Dates.
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