Fragrance comparison

Aquamarine vs Malek

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

Aquamarine

Revlon

4.3010 votes

Rank #36,461 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Malek

Arman Manoukian Parfums

4.506 votes

Rank #39,224 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Malek takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Aquamarine1/4

Malek3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquamarineRevlon

MalekArman Manoukian Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 41%Had 0%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityMalek

SillageMalek

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMalekBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral92%

citrus84%

aldehydic77%

fresh69%

yellow floral61%

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and 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

JasmineLemon ZestLily

Heart

Red RoseFreesiaVioletPear

Base

Woody NotesVetiverAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesLily, Freesia, Jasmine and Amber. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex57

Women43

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,461

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,224

PerfumerArman Manoukian

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAquamarineHigher 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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Malek opens with a polished floral mix of lily, jasmine and freesia, brightened by lemon zest and softened by pear. It quickly settles into a gentle rose and violet heart, with woody notes, vetiver, amber and vanilla giving it a warm, smooth base. It reads refined, mildly sweet and slightly tart rather than loud. This…

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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 Malek?

Malek takes 3 of 4 categories. Aquamarine is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes; Malek is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Aquamarine for a white floral and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Malek for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquamarine or Malek?

Malek lasts longest (Malek 60/100, Aquamarine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquamarine or Malek?

Malek projects furthest (Malek 67/100, Aquamarine 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquamarine and Malek smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Lily, Freesia, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Aquamarine or Malek better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Aquamarine and Malek?

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. Malek has top notes of Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Lily, heart notes of Red Rose, Freesia, Violet and Pear, a base of Woody Notes, Vetiver, Amber and Vanilla.