Fragrance comparison

Aquamarine vs Canvas

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 54 ratings analysed

3 wins

Aquamarine

Revlon

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,461 White FloralFloral

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29%scent match

Clearly different

Canvas

Aqualis

3.7044 votes

Rank #24,236 PowderyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquamarine takes 3 of 5 categories.

Aquamarine
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Canvas
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aquamarine3/5

Canvas2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamarineRevlon

CanvasAqualis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

3.70/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 34%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerAquamarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

30%Love

32%Like

20%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCanvas

SillageAquamarine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value38

Category winnerAquamarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

powdery100%

iris92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesLilyFreesiaBergamotCitruses

Heart

Ylang-YlangRoseJasmineClovesAromatic NotesGalbanumHoney

Base

TobaccoAmberOakmossPatchouliVetiverVanillaSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

FreesiaPink PepperYlang-YlangBergamot

Heart

IrisMimosaJasmine SambacRose Oil

Base

White MuskVanillaTonka BeanTobaccoHaitian Vetiver

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Tobacco. 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

Summer83

Fall67

Winter50

Day100

Night75

Spring100

Summer73

Fall82

Winter45

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex18

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,236

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCanvasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquamarine by Revlon is a vintage floral aldehyde fragrance from 1946. It opens with bright aldehydes, lily, and bergamot, leading into a floral heart of ylang-ylang, jasmine, and rose. The base anchors the scent with tobacco, oakmoss, and vetiver. It is a classic composition, suited for those who appreciate the bold,…

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Canvas opens with bright freesia and sparkling pink pepper before settling into a soft heart of iris and mimosa. Clean white musk and warm vanilla anchor the dry down, while subtle Haitian vetiver adds grounding texture. It wears light and airy, creating a quiet floral aura suited for cool spring mornings.

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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 Canvas?

Aquamarine takes 3 of 5 categories. Aquamarine is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Canvas is rated 3.70/5 from 44 votes. Choose Aquamarine for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Canvas for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquamarine or Canvas?

Canvas lasts longest (Canvas 67/100, Aquamarine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquamarine or Canvas?

Aquamarine projects furthest (Aquamarine 54/100, Canvas 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquamarine and Canvas smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Tobacco.

Is Aquamarine or Canvas better for summer or winter?

Aquamarine suits daytime wear; Canvas suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquamarine and Canvas?

Aquamarine has top notes of Aldehydes, Lily, Freesia and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine and Cloves, a base of Tobacco, Amber, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Canvas has top notes of Freesia, Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Mimosa, Jasmine Sambac and Rose Oil, a base of White Musk, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Tobacco.