Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mysteri vs Esparta

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 121 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Mysteri

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.73117 votes

Rank #19,094 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Esparta

Thera Cosméticos

2.754 votes

Rank #70,319 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Mysteri takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aqua Mysteri
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Esparta
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Aqua Mysteri4/4

Esparta0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua MysteriLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

EspartaThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 20%Had 10%Want 70%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

52%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

117 votes

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityAqua Mysteri

SillageAqua Mysteri

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value25

Category winnerAqua MysteriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

white floral77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

white floral91%

woody83%

tropical74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliPalmarosaGrapefruitCedar

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MangoNeroliBergamotTangerineGrapefruit

Heart

Orange BlossomViolet

Base

CedarMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Grapefruit and Cedar. Durations are only published for Aqua Mysteri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall24

Winter11

Day100

Night16

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex62

Women28

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,094

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#70,319

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua MysteriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Mysteri by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a bright botanical cologne built around crisp citrus and fresh florals. Crafted by Jean-Claude Ellena, it opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit that feels clean, tangy, and invigorating. As the initial zest settles, green neroli and herbal palmarosa step forward, …

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Esparta by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of tart mango, bitter grapefruit, and sour bergamot. That bright citrus initial spray settles within twenty minutes into soft orange blossom, green neroli, and powdery violet petals. As spring warmth hits your skin, a grounding base of cedar wood, dry amber, and cle…

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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 Mysteri or Esparta?

Aqua Mysteri takes 4 of 4 categories. Aqua Mysteri is rated 3.73/5 from 117 votes; Esparta is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Aqua Mysteri for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Esparta for a citrus and white floral character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mysteri or Esparta?

Aqua Mysteri lasts longest (Aqua Mysteri 53/100, Esparta 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Mysteri or Esparta?

Projection is very close: Aqua Mysteri 48/100, Esparta 46/100 for sillage.

Do Aqua Mysteri and Esparta smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is Aqua Mysteri or Esparta better for summer or winter?

Aqua Mysteri suits daytime wear; Esparta suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Mysteri and Esparta?

Aqua Mysteri features Neroli, Palmarosa, Grapefruit and Cedar. Esparta has top notes of Mango, Neroli, Bergamot and Tangerine, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.