Fragrance comparison

Aquaman vs Big Sur Eucalyptus

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 556 ratings analysed

6 wins

Aquaman

Rochas

3.94342 votes

Rank #4,896 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Big Sur Eucalyptus

DS&Durga

3.71214 votes

Rank #11,727 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquaman takes 6 of 7 categories.

Aquaman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Big Sur Eucalyptus
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquaman6/7

Big Sur Eucalyptus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Aquaman
Community sentiment: Aquaman
Longevity: Aquaman
Sillage & projection: Aquaman
Value for money: Aquaman
Versatility: Big Sur Eucalyptus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquaman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamanRochas

Big Sur EucalyptusDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAquamanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

46%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

290 votes

32%Love

33%Like

13%Ok

19%Dislike

3%Hate

214 votes

Category winnerAquamanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAquaman

SillageAquaman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value36

Category winnerAquamanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

woody100%

aromatic83%

camphor65%

marine48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressEucalyptusGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderSageGeranium

Base

CedarCardamomAmber

Notes

EucalyptusSea waterCypressRosemaryDried Fallen LeavesWoody NotesCardamomMagnolia

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCypress, Eucalyptus and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Big Sur Eucalyptus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter57

Day100

Night54

Category winnerBig Sur EucalyptusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Men37

Unisex60

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,896

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#11,727

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerAquamanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquaman by Rochas, created by Jacques Cavallier, is a woody spicy fragrance that leans into aromatic and herbal territory. It features a sharp opening of cypress, eucalyptus, and grapefruit. The heart introduces sage and coriander, leading into a cedar and amber base. It is a masculine, Mediterranean-inspired scent de…

Reviews →

DS&Durga Big Sur Eucalyptus delivers a blast of cold ocean fog ripping through Northern California coastal woods. It opens with bracing eucalyptus leaves, sharp camphor, and salty Pacific spray that clears your sinuses within seconds. The immediate lift feels raw and medicinal. Give it ten minutes, though. As the damp…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

PancaldiPancaldiRUNNER-UP vs

Fight Club WhiteReyane TraditionWINNER

1 person compared this today

Tequila Pour Femme RedBhararaWINNER vs

Ameixa RubiPaixãoRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Hawas TropicalRasasiWINNER vs

Kaaf Ahmed Al MaghribiAhmed Al MaghribiRUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

Hawas VerdeRasasiRUNNER-UP vs

Kaaf Ahmed Al MaghribiAhmed Al MaghribiWINNER

1 person compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aquaman or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

Aquaman takes 6 of 7 categories. Aquaman is rated 3.94/5 from 342 votes; Big Sur Eucalyptus is rated 3.71/5 from 214 votes. Choose Aquaman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Big Sur Eucalyptus for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquaman or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

Aquaman lasts longest (Aquaman 68/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquaman or Big Sur Eucalyptus?

Aquaman projects furthest (Aquaman 61/100, Big Sur Eucalyptus 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquaman and Big Sur Eucalyptus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Eucalyptus and Cardamom.

Is Aquaman or Big Sur Eucalyptus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aquaman is the stronger pick. For winter, Big Sur Eucalyptus is the stronger pick. Big Sur Eucalyptus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquaman and Big Sur Eucalyptus?

Aquaman has top notes of Cypress, Eucalyptus and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Sage and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Cardamom and Amber. Big Sur Eucalyptus features Eucalyptus, Sea water, Cypress, Rosemary and Dried Fallen Leaves.