Fragrance comparison

Aqua Sextius vs No 14 Garden Aire

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 924 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aqua Sextius

Jul et Mad Paris

3.98921 votes

Rank #1,705 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

No 14 Garden Aire

Leitmotiv

4.333 votes

Rank #42,339 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Sextius takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aqua Sextius
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.
No 14 Garden Aire
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Sextius3/3

No 14 Garden Aire0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Sextius
Sillage & projection: Aqua Sextius
Value for money: Not scored
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

No 14 Garden AireLeitmotiv

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 921 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageAqua Sextius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

woody100%

citrus92%

iris84%

powdery77%

fruity69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fruity

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

Notes

BergamotIrisCedarFigWhite FlowersAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Fig, White Flowers and Cedar. Durations are only published for No 14 Garden Aire, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall14

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex58

Women11

Not enough votes yet

Work 40%Casual 37%Date 16%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,705

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#42,339

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Leitmotiv No 14 Garden Aire is a crisp, airy floral woody fragrance built around cool iris, bitter bergamot, and milky green fig. The first spray brings an instant snap of citrus rind. It feels immediately refreshing. As the alcohol evaporates, pale white flower petals and powdery orris root rise up to soften the cris…

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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 No 14 Garden Aire?

Aqua Sextius takes 3 of 3 categories. Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes; No 14 Garden Aire is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer. Choose No 14 Garden Aire for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Sextius or No 14 Garden Aire?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, No 14 Garden Aire 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Sextius or No 14 Garden Aire?

Aqua Sextius projects furthest (Aqua Sextius 62/100, No 14 Garden Aire 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Sextius and No 14 Garden Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Fig, White Flowers and Cedar.

Is Aqua Sextius or No 14 Garden Aire better for summer or winter?

No 14 Garden Aire suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Sextius and No 14 Garden Aire?

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. No 14 Garden Aire features Bergamot, Iris, Cedar, Fig and White Flowers.