Fragrance comparison

Aqua Velva Original Sport vs Refresh

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 17 ratings analysed

1 wins

Aqua Velva Original Sport

Williams

3.5315 votes

Rank #24,945 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Refresh

DSH Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #56,509 GreenAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Velva Original Sport takes 1 of 1 categories.

Aqua Velva Original Sport
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Refresh
Choose it for a green and aromatic character.

Aqua Velva Original Sport1/1

Refresh0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Velva Original SportWilliams

RefreshDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 26%Had 39%Want 34%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 13%Had 25%Want 63%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

13%Like

20%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus83%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic48%

fresh30%

green100%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green NotesHerbal NotesCitrusesMintWoodsy NotesFloral NotesAromatic Spices

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MintGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes and Mint. Durations are only published for Refresh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night13

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men78

Unisex11

Women11

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#56,509

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAqua Velva Original SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Velva Original Sport is a straightforward aromatic fougere designed for daily use. It leans heavily on green notes and citrus, delivering a crisp, soapy profile reminiscent of classic barbershop staples. Best suited for warm weather or casual morning application, it offers a clean, masculine aesthetic that feels …

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Refresh by DSH Perfumes presents a focused botanical study centered entirely on mint and crisp green notes. Built by indie perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, this aromatic green composition skips sweet candy tropes in favor of crushed foliage straight from a garden bed. The scent highlights a fresh spicy herbal bite that …

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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 Velva Original Sport or Refresh?

Aqua Velva Original Sport takes 1 of 1 categories. Aqua Velva Original Sport is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes; Refresh is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Aqua Velva Original Sport for a green and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Refresh for a green and aromatic character.