Fragrance comparison

Aquamarine vs Zeno

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 113 ratings analysed

Aquamarine

Byblos

4.007 votes

Rank #59,139 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Zeno

Maison Alhambra

3.91106 votes

Rank #8,370 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aquamarine
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zeno
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Aquamarine2/4

Zeno2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamarineByblos

ZenoMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 65%Had 19%Want 15%

3.91/ 5 · 106 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

14%Love

71%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

48%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityZeno

SillageAquamarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value85

Category winnerAquamarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

white floral84%

powdery77%

woody69%

musky61%

woody100%

citrus92%

floral84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaVioletApple

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasminePeony

Base

AmbergrisCedarMusk

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPineappleOrangeRose

Heart

HyacinthLotusLily of the ValleyAppleFreesiaIrisGardeniaViolet

Base

PinePatchouliWhite MuskCedarAmberIncense

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Violet, Apple and Lily of the Valley. 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

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex21

Women79

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,139

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerZenoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquamarine by Byblos is a breezy floral composition for women that highlights crisp apple and airy freesia. It offers a light, clean profile perfect for casual spring days or warm office settings. The scent relies on a classic bouquet of lily of the valley and peony before settling into a soft, musky base that sits cl…

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Zeno by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for women. This scent opens with a burst of grapefruit, pineapple, and bergamot, softening into a lush heart of iris, violet, and lily of the valley. It settles into an earthy, resinous base of pine, patchouli, and incense, making it a versatile choice for…

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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, Aquamarine or Zeno?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aquamarine is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Zeno is rated 3.91/5 from 106 votes. Choose Aquamarine for a floral and fresh character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zeno for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aquamarine or Zeno?

Zeno lasts longest (Zeno 61/100, Aquamarine 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquamarine or Zeno?

Aquamarine projects furthest (Aquamarine 58/100, Zeno 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquamarine and Zeno smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Freesia, Violet, Apple and Lily of the Valley.

Is Aquamarine or Zeno better for summer or winter?

Aquamarine suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquamarine and Zeno?

Aquamarine has top notes of Freesia, Violet and Apple, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedar and Musk. Zeno has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Pineapple and Orange, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lotus, Lily of the Valley and Apple, a base of Pine, Patchouli, White Musk and Cedar.