Fragrance comparison

Aqua Sextius vs MTV Amplify

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 932 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aqua Sextius

Jul et Mad Paris

3.98921 votes

Rank #1,757 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

MTV Amplify

MTV Perfumes

3.4511 votes

Rank #63,700 CitrusMarine

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Sextius takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aqua Sextius
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
MTV Amplify
Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aqua Sextius4/5

MTV Amplify1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua SextiusJul et Mad Paris

MTV AmplifyMTV Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 921 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.45/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 50%Had 23%Want 27%

Category winnerAqua SextiusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

654 votes

0%Love

64%Like

27%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageAqua Sextius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value88

Category winnerMTV AmplifyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

marine91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

amber56%

Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotTeaMandarin OrangeOrangeMimosa

Heart

Sea NotesFigPine Tree NeedlesWhite Flowers

Base

MuskOakmossCedarAmberLabdanumGuaiac Wood

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesGrapefruitMandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Bay LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

AmberPatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Sea Notes. Durations are only published for MTV Amplify, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall14

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex58

Women11

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 43%Work 26%Party 19%Date 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,757

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#63,700

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAqua SextiusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Sextius is a woody aquatic that brings a bright, juicy blend of grapefruit and fig to the skin. It feels like a sunny day in Provence, moving from tart citrus to a resinous, pine-shaded base. This versatile, unisex fragrance shines in warm spring and summer weather, making it a reliable pick for daily wear in the…

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MTV Amplify hits the senses with an immediate rush of crisp sea notes, tart grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. You get a sharp, zesty burst that feels like cracking open a chilled soda right by the ocean shore. After twenty minutes, the initial citrus blast softens. A herbal touch of green bay leaf and delicate ja…

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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 Sextius or MTV Amplify?

Aqua Sextius takes 4 of 5 categories. Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes; MTV Amplify is rated 3.45/5 from 11 votes. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose MTV Amplify for a citrus and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Sextius or MTV Amplify?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, MTV Amplify 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Sextius or MTV Amplify?

Aqua Sextius projects furthest (Aqua Sextius 62/100, MTV Amplify 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Sextius and MTV Amplify smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Sea Notes.

Is Aqua Sextius or MTV Amplify better for summer or winter?

MTV Amplify suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Sextius and MTV Amplify?

Aqua Sextius has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fig, Pine Tree Needles and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber. MTV Amplify has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.