Fragrance comparison

Aqua Oud vs Efix

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 178 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Oud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.32177 votes

Rank #1,302 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Efix

Antonio Marras

4.001 votes

Rank #60,651 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 4 categories.

Aqua Oud
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Efix
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Aqua Oud4/4

Efix0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua OudAhmed Al Maghribi

EfixAntonio Marras

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.32/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 46%Had 6%Want 48%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

25%Like

4%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

102 votes

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAqua Oud

SillageAqua Oud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAqua OudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

marine69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

herbal84%

musky77%

soft spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesBergamot

Heart

RosemarySageGeraniumAnise

Base

IncensePatchouliWhite MuskVetiverAmbroxanMoss

Notes

LavenderSageWhite MuskIncense

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSage, Incense and White Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex6

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,302

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#60,651

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua OudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Oud opens with a fresh marine, bergamot lift, then turns greener, smokier and more aromatic as sage, rosemary and incense come through. It often reads like a darker, more resinous take on the aquatic genre. Shoppers who want strong value and better-than-average staying power for a fresh scent may find it appealin…

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Efix is a modern aromatic fougere built around lavender and sage, softened by white musk and given a dry thread of incense. It opens clean and herbal, then settles into a smooth musky, lightly smoky finish. It should suit buyers who like lavender-led scents with a calmer, more refined feel than barbershop classics. Th…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Oud or Efix?

Aqua Oud takes 4 of 4 categories. Aqua Oud is rated 4.32/5 from 177 votes; Efix is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Aqua Oud for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Efix for a aromatic and lavender character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Oud or Efix?

They last about the same: Aqua Oud 81/100, Efix 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Oud or Efix?

Aqua Oud projects furthest (Aqua Oud 71/100, Efix 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Oud and Efix smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Sage, Incense and White Musk.

Is Aqua Oud or Efix better for summer or winter?

Efix suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Oud and Efix?

Aqua Oud has top notes of Sea Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Rosemary, Sage, Geranium and Anise, a base of Incense, Patchouli, White Musk and Vetiver. Efix features Lavender, Sage, White Musk and Incense.