Fragrance comparison

Aqua Mysteri vs Middle East Peace

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 153 ratings analysed

Aqua Mysteri

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.73117 votes

Rank #19,094 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Middle East Peace

The 7 Virtues

4.2236 votes

Rank #17,487 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Middle East Peace takes 7 of 7 categories.

Aqua Mysteri
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Middle East Peace
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Mysteri0/7

Middle East Peace7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua MysteriLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Middle East PeaceThe 7 Virtues

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.73/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

4.22/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceRating 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

44%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityMiddle East Peace

SillageMiddle East Peace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green88%

white floral77%

woody65%

fresh spicy53%

fresh42%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

green30%

Scent match55%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

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

GrapefruitLimeBasil

Heart

NeroliPetitgrainGreen Tea

Base

CedarBambooMusk

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

Spring92

Summer100

Fall15

Winter15

Day100

Night22

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex62

Women28

Men0

Unisex71

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,094

PerfumerJean-Claude Ellena

Launched—

Reviews14

Overall rank#17,487

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMiddle East PeaceHigher 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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Middle East Peace opens with bright grapefruit and lime, sharpened by basil, then settles into a clean green citrus with neroli, petitgrain and a light musky wood base. It smells crisp, herbal and very daytime-friendly. This suits someone who likes fresh unisex scents with a slightly sporty, classic feel. Sample first…

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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 Middle East Peace?

Middle East Peace takes 7 of 7 categories. Aqua Mysteri is rated 3.73/5 from 117 votes; Middle East Peace is rated 4.22/5 from 36 votes. Choose Aqua Mysteri for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Middle East Peace for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Mysteri or Middle East Peace?

Middle East Peace lasts longest (Middle East Peace 60/100, Aqua Mysteri 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Mysteri or Middle East Peace?

Middle East Peace projects furthest (Middle East Peace 56/100, Aqua Mysteri 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Mysteri and Middle East Peace smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Neroli, Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is Aqua Mysteri or Middle East Peace better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Mysteri is the stronger pick. For winter, Middle East Peace is the stronger pick. Aqua Mysteri suits daytime wear; Middle East Peace suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Mysteri and Middle East Peace?

Aqua Mysteri features Neroli, Palmarosa, Grapefruit and Cedar. Middle East Peace has top notes of Grapefruit, Lime and Basil, heart notes of Neroli, Petitgrain and Green Tea, a base of Cedar, Bamboo and Musk.