Fragrance comparison

Aqua Sextius vs Pantoum

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 940 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aqua Sextius

Jul et Mad Paris

3.98921 votes

Rank #1,702 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Pantoum

FZOTIC

3.8419 votes

Rank #42,028 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Sextius takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aqua Sextius
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.
Pantoum
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqua Sextius5/5

Pantoum0/5

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

PantoumFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 921 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 46%Had 4%Want 50%

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

37%Love

32%Like

16%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageAqua Sextius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value42

Category winnerAqua SextiusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

floral91%

woody83%

mossy74%

amber65%

earthy56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

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

BergamotGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaNeroli

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossCedarLabdanum

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Pantoum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall14

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex58

Women11

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,702

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#42,028

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Pantoum by FZOTIC is a bright, botanical chypre built around sunshine and damp shade. The opening arrives with a lively snap of bitter grapefruit, tart bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. It wakes up your senses fast. Within twenty minutes, the citrus bite softens into lush magnolia petals and honeyed neroli blossoms…

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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 Pantoum?

Aqua Sextius takes 5 of 5 categories. Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes; Pantoum is rated 3.84/5 from 19 votes. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer. Choose Pantoum for a citrus and floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Sextius or Pantoum?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, Pantoum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Sextius or Pantoum?

Aqua Sextius projects furthest (Aqua Sextius 62/100, Pantoum 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Sextius and Pantoum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Oakmoss.

Is Aqua Sextius or Pantoum better for summer or winter?

Pantoum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Sextius and Pantoum?

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. Pantoum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Magnolia and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar and Labdanum.