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Aqua Sextius vs Rose Shot

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

Updated 1,158 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Sextius takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aqua Sextius

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.

  • Rose Shot

    Choose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Aqua Sextius6/7
Rose Shot1/7
Ratings & consensus
Aqua Sextius
Community sentiment
Aqua Sextius
Longevity
Aqua Sextius
Sillage & projection
Aqua Sextius
Value for money
Aqua Sextius
Versatility
Rose Shot
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
Rose ShotOlfactive Studio
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.98/ 5 · 921 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
3.80/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
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

32%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate

237 votes

Category winnerAqua SextiusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageAqua Sextius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value45
¤ Price value37
Category winnerAqua SextiusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
marine77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
rose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
soft spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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
Top
Pink PepperBergamotelemi
Heart
Turkish RoseWhite Flowers
Base
Atlas CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Flowers, Oakmoss and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer100
Fall14
Winter5
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose ShotMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men31
Unisex58
Women11
Men5
Unisex39
Women57
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,835

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#14,859

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Rose Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a bracing, sharp kick of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately commands attention. This is not a sugary floral, but rather a green, dew-kissed Turkish rose wrapped in the piney freshness of elemi resin. As it sits on the skin, the fragrance warms into a dry, woody base of …

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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 Sextius or Rose Shot?

Aqua Sextius takes 6 of 7 categories. Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes; Rose Shot is rated 3.80/5 from 237 votes. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer. Choose Rose Shot for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Sextius or Rose Shot?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, Rose Shot 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Sextius or Rose Shot?

Aqua Sextius projects furthest (Aqua Sextius 62/100, Rose Shot 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Sextius and Rose Shot smell similar?

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

Is Aqua Sextius or Rose Shot better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Sextius is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Shot is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Sextius and Rose Shot?

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. Rose Shot has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and White Flowers, a base of Atlas Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss.

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