Fragrance comparison

Aquaman vs Nivea Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 435 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aquaman

Rochas

3.94342 votes

Rank #5,107 AromaticWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Nivea Men

Nivea

3.7393 votes

Rank #11,274 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquaman takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aquaman
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Nivea Men
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Aquaman4/7

Nivea Men2/7

Ratings & consensus: Aquaman
Community sentiment: Aquaman
Longevity: Aquaman
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Nivea Men
Versatility: Nivea Men
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aquaman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamanRochas

Nivea MenNivea

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 25%Had 20%Want 55%

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

30%Love

43%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

9%Hate

93 votes

Category winnerAquamanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAquaman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value81

Category winnerNivea MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

fresh spicy80%

herbal70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

lavender77%

woody69%

citrus61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CypressEucalyptusGrapefruit

Heart

CorianderSageGeranium

Base

CedarCardamomAmber

Top

GrapefruitSaltPink PepperCardamom

Heart

LavenderCorianderCedarGeranium

Base

PatchouliNutmegTonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Geranium 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer100

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNivea MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex13

Women4

Men71

Unisex23

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,107

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#11,274

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

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…

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Nivea Men Eau de Toilette opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit, crushed cardamom, and a distinct sea salt edge. As the initial citrus crispness settles, lavender and woody cedarwood emerge to create a familiar clean lotion aura. Base notes of patchouli, warm amber, and dry tonka bean anchor the dry-down, giving…

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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, Aquaman or Nivea Men?

Aquaman takes 4 of 7 categories. Aquaman is rated 3.94/5 from 342 votes; Nivea Men is rated 3.73/5 from 93 votes. Choose Aquaman for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Nivea Men for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Aquaman or Nivea Men?

Aquaman lasts longest (Aquaman 68/100, Nivea Men 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquaman or Nivea Men?

Projection is very close: Aquaman 61/100, Nivea Men 61/100 for sillage.

Do Aquaman and Nivea Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Aquaman or Nivea Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Nivea Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquaman and Nivea Men?

Aquaman has top notes of Cypress, Eucalyptus and Grapefruit, heart notes of Coriander, Sage and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Cardamom and Amber. Nivea Men has top notes of Grapefruit, Salt, Pink Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender, Coriander, Cedar and Geranium, a base of Patchouli, Nutmeg, Tonka Bean and Vanilla.