Fragrance comparison

Aqua Minimes vs OUD 3333

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 353 ratings analysed

Aqua Minimes

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

4.00217 votes

Rank #16,294 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

OUD 3333

Acqua Alpes

3.87136 votes

Rank #7,174 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

OUD 3333 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aqua Minimes
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.
OUD 3333
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aqua Minimes1/5

OUD 33334/5

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Minimes
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: OUD 3333
Sillage & projection: OUD 3333
Value for money: OUD 3333
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: OUD 3333

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua MinimesLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

OUD 3333Acqua Alpes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 217 votes

Have 59%Had 15%Want 25%

3.87/ 5 · 136 votes

Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%

Category winnerAqua MinimesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

217 votes

42%Love

29%Like

25%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityOUD 3333

SillageOUD 3333

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value80

Category winnerOUD 3333Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

fresh30%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitronVetiverMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

Black Pepper

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesVetiver and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Aqua Minimes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring68

Summer100

Fall19

Winter8

Day100

Night15

Spring36

Summer64

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex68

Women17

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,294

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#7,174

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Category winnerOUD 3333Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Minimes by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright citrus fragrance built around crisp botanical simplicity. The opening delivers a sharp burst of citron alongside juicy mandarin orange, creating an immediate splash of tart fruitiness. As the energetic citrus character settles, an aromatic green freshness emerges…

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OUD 3333 by Acqua Alpes is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women and men. OUD 3333 was launched in 2015. Top notes are Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle note is Black Pepper; base notes are Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Leather.

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 Minimes or OUD 3333?

OUD 3333 takes 4 of 5 categories. Aqua Minimes is rated 4.00/5 from 217 votes; OUD 3333 is rated 3.87/5 from 136 votes. Choose Aqua Minimes for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose OUD 3333 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Minimes or OUD 3333?

OUD 3333 lasts longest (OUD 3333 73/100, Aqua Minimes 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Minimes or OUD 3333?

OUD 3333 projects furthest (OUD 3333 65/100, Aqua Minimes 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Minimes and OUD 3333 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Mandarin Orange.

Is Aqua Minimes or OUD 3333 better for summer or winter?

Aqua Minimes suits daytime wear; OUD 3333 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Minimes and OUD 3333?

Aqua Minimes features Citron, Vetiver and Mandarin Orange. OUD 3333 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Black Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vetiver and Leather.