Fragrance comparison

Aquarelle vs Nike Mauve

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 73 ratings analysed

Aquarelle

Evocative Perfumes

4.007 votes

Rank #47,877 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Nike Mauve

Nike

3.9266 votes

Rank #12,932 White FloralCacao

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nike Mauve takes 3 of 3 categories.

Aquarelle
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nike Mauve
Choose it for a white floral and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Aquarelle0/3

Nike Mauve3/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquarelleEvocative Perfumes

Nike MauveNike

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

3.92/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 44%Had 21%Want 36%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

29%Love

50%Like

11%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNike Mauve

SillageNike Mauve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value97

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity86%

white floral72%

citrus58%

powdery44%

fresh30%

white floral100%

cacao92%

amber84%

tuberose77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

Wild BerriesWhite Flowers

Base5-7 hrs

CedarPowdery NotesAmber

Top

CoconutCitrusesPeony

Heart

TuberoseJasmineWhite Flowers

Base

Cacao PodAmberTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, White Flowers and Amber. Durations are only published for Aquarelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night32

Spring50

Summer43

Fall100

Winter90

Day72

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 17%Party 7%

Men9

Unisex9

Women82

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,877

PerfumerMark Evans

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,932

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerNike MauveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Spritz this on and you immediately get the idea behind the name. Aquarelle paints in sheer, translucent washes rather than thick oil pigments. The opening crackles with a bright burst of tart citruses before softening into a juicy cluster of wild berries and dewy white flowers. It never feels syrupy or cloying. Instea…

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Nike Mauve is a floral fruity scent that centers on a creamy coconut and tuberose pairing. Launched in 2017, this accessible fragrance balances bright citrus and peony top notes with a base of cacao pod and tonka bean. It offers an easy, sweet profile for casual evening wear when you want a reliable, budget-friendly a…

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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, Aquarelle or Nike Mauve?

Nike Mauve takes 3 of 3 categories. Aquarelle is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes; Nike Mauve is rated 3.92/5 from 66 votes. Choose Aquarelle for a woody and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nike Mauve for a white floral and cacao character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquarelle or Nike Mauve?

Nike Mauve lasts longest (Nike Mauve 58/100, Aquarelle 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aquarelle or Nike Mauve?

Nike Mauve projects furthest (Nike Mauve 61/100, Aquarelle 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquarelle and Nike Mauve smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Citruses, White Flowers and Amber.

Is Aquarelle or Nike Mauve better for summer or winter?

Aquarelle suits daytime wear; Nike Mauve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquarelle and Nike Mauve?

Aquarelle has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Wild Berries and White Flowers, a base of Cedar, Powdery Notes and Amber. Nike Mauve has top notes of Coconut, Citruses and Peony, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and White Flowers, a base of Cacao Pod, Amber and Tonka Bean.