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Aqua Millefolia vs Tempus ludendi

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

Updated 159 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Aqua Millefolia

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

  • Tempus ludendi

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Millefolia2/4
Tempus ludendi2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Tempus ludendi
Sillage & projection
Tempus ludendi
Value for money
Aqua Millefolia
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aqua Millefolia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aqua MillefoliaLe Couvent Maison de Parfum
Tempus ludendiPell Wall Perfumes
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 153 votes
Have 47%Had 13%Want 40%
3.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 24%Had 0%Want 76%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
30%Love
43%Like
24%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

153 votes

50%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity88
〰 Sillage80
♥ Love / hate71
Category winners

LongevityTempus ludendi

SillageTempus ludendi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value62
¤ Price value25
Category winnerAqua MillefoliaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
green65%
fresh spicy48%
herbal30%
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
green61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
CitronMint
Heart1 to 2 hours
Verbena
Base1 to 2 hours
Guaiac Wood
Top
BasilLavenderMintCitronBergamot
Heart
ClovesRoseFrench orange flower
Base
SandalwoodCedarTobaccoCognacAmbergrisVanilla
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 season
Spring80
Summer100
Fall19
Winter8
Day100
Night14
Spring100
Summer33
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex79
Women13

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,291

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#43,386

PerfumerChris Bartlett

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerAqua MillefoliaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua 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…

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Tempus ludendi opens green, spicy and aromatic, with clove, mint and lavender leading the way before the woods soften it. As it settles, sandalwood, vanilla and a touch of cognac give it a smoother, slightly sweeter finish. It reads like an old-school herbal barbershop scent with more depth and texture than a clean mo…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Millefolia or Tempus ludendi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqua Millefolia is rated 4.00/5 from 153 votes; Tempus ludendi is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aqua Millefolia for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tempus ludendi for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Millefolia or Tempus ludendi?

Tempus ludendi lasts longest (Tempus ludendi 88/100, Aqua Millefolia 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Millefolia or Tempus ludendi?

Tempus ludendi projects furthest (Tempus ludendi 80/100, Aqua Millefolia 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Millefolia and Tempus ludendi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citron and Mint.

Is Aqua Millefolia or Tempus ludendi better for summer or winter?

Aqua Millefolia suits daytime wear; Tempus ludendi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Millefolia and Tempus ludendi?

Aqua Millefolia has top notes of Citron and Mint, heart notes of Verbena, a base of Guaiac Wood. Tempus ludendi has top notes of Basil, Lavender, Mint and Citron, heart notes of Cloves, Rose and French orange flower, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, Tobacco and Cognac.

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