Fragrance comparison

AquaFlore vs Pseudonym

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 226 ratings analysed

4 wins

AquaFlore

Carolina Herrera

3.96127 votes

Rank #31,059 PowderyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Pseudonym

3.2299 votes

Rank #19,927 FruityFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AquaFlore takes 4 of 7 categories.

AquaFlore
Choose it for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Pseudonym
Choose it for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

AquaFlore4/7

Pseudonym3/7

Ratings & consensus: AquaFlore
Community sentiment: Pseudonym
Longevity: AquaFlore
Sillage & projection: AquaFlore
Value for money: AquaFlore
Versatility: Pseudonym
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pseudonym

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaFloreCarolina Herrera

PseudonymLR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

3.22/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 35%Had 38%Want 27%

Category winnerAquaFloreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

10%Love

71%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerPseudonymMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityAquaFlore

SillageAquaFlore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value45

Category winnerAquaFloreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

white floral92%

floral84%

fresh77%

iris69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

fresh92%

aquatic84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both powdery, fresh and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonVioletPeachMandarin Orange

Heart

CyclamenJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Orris RootSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

MelonPeachLitchi

Heart

JasmineWater LilyViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanilleVetyver

InformationalShared notesMelon, Violet, Peach and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer81

Fall0

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPseudonymMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,059

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Rosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,927

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerPseudonymHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AquaFlore by Carolina Herrera is a Floral Green fragrance for women. AquaFlore was launched in 1997. AquaFlore was created by Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Melon, Violet, Peach and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Cyclamen, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Orris Root, Sandalwood, …

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Pseudonym by LR is a floral fruity fragrance for women that relies on a refreshing mix of melon and peach. It provides a clean, airy presence that feels light on the skin, making it a reliable choice for warm summer days. The composition balances sweet fruit notes with subtle water lily and violet, grounded by a woody…

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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, AquaFlore or Pseudonym?

AquaFlore takes 4 of 7 categories. AquaFlore is rated 3.96/5 from 127 votes; Pseudonym is rated 3.22/5 from 99 votes. Choose AquaFlore for a powdery and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Pseudonym for a fruity and fresh character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, AquaFlore or Pseudonym?

AquaFlore lasts longest (AquaFlore 71/100, Pseudonym 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AquaFlore or Pseudonym?

AquaFlore projects furthest (AquaFlore 62/100, Pseudonym 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AquaFlore and Pseudonym smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Melon, Violet, Peach and Jasmine.

Is AquaFlore or Pseudonym better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pseudonym is the stronger pick. For winter, AquaFlore is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AquaFlore and Pseudonym?

AquaFlore has top notes of Melon, Violet, Peach and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cyclamen, Jasmine, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Orris Root, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. Pseudonym has top notes of Melon, Peach and Litchi, heart notes of Jasmine, Water Lily and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanille and Vetyver.