Fragrance comparison

Aquamania Purple vs Fresh

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 270 ratings analysed

Aquamania Purple

Parfums Genty

3.1811 votes

Rank #62,695 FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Fresh

Desigual

3.86259 votes

Rank #14,034 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fresh takes 5 of 5 categories.

Aquamania Purple
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Fresh
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquamania Purple0/5

Fresh5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aquamania PurpleParfums Genty

FreshDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 19%Had 55%Want 26%

3.86/ 5 · 259 votes

Have 42%Had 32%Want 25%

Category winnerFreshRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

9%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

21%Love

59%Like

7%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

259 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage30

♥ Love / hate55

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityFresh

SillageFresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

woody92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

citrus100%

fruity91%

green83%

floral74%

aromatic65%

sweet56%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PomegranateYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyMagnoliaLotus

Base3-5 hrs

AmberMuskPalisander Rosewood

Top15-30 mins

LemonYuzuFruitsMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusGreen AppleMagnolia

Base4-6 hrs

CedarMuskAmberSandalwoodVanilla

Category winnerFreshLongest dry-down: 4-6 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter5

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 43%Work 33%Date 15%Party 10%

Men1

Unisex20

Women79

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,695

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,034

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerFreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquamania Purple by Parfums Genty delivers a crisp, sparkling splash of tart pomegranate and chilled yuzu right out of the nozzle. The opening bursts with a brisk citrus crunch before melting into dewy pink peony and aquatic lotus petals. It feels clean, airy, and effortlessly bright. Within thirty minutes, magnolia s…

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Desigual Fresh wastes no time getting to the point. The first spray releases a sharp flash of sour lemon and bitter yuzu rind, backed by a quick chill of crushed mint. It feels crisp and immediately cooling. Within twenty minutes, the tart citrus softens into crunchy green apple and watery lotus petals, giving the hea…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aquamania Purple or Fresh?

Fresh takes 5 of 5 categories. Aquamania Purple is rated 3.18/5 from 11 votes; Fresh is rated 3.86/5 from 259 votes. Choose Aquamania Purple for a floral and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fresh for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquamania Purple or Fresh?

Fresh lasts longest (Fresh 58/100, Aquamania Purple 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquamania Purple or Fresh?

Fresh projects furthest (Fresh 50/100, Aquamania Purple 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquamania Purple and Fresh smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Magnolia, Lotus and Amber.

Is Aquamania Purple or Fresh better for summer or winter?

Aquamania Purple suits daytime wear; Fresh suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquamania Purple and Fresh?

Aquamania Purple has top notes of Pomegranate and Yuzu, heart notes of Peony, Magnolia and Lotus, a base of Amber, Musk and Palisander Rosewood. Fresh has top notes of Lemon, Yuzu, Fruits and Mint, heart notes of Lotus, Green Apple and Magnolia, a base of Cedar, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.