Aquatica vs Island Muse
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
67%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aquatica takes 5 of 5 categories.
AquaticaChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Island MuseChoose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aquatica5/5
Island Muse0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aquatica
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aquatica
- Sillage & projection
- Aquatica
- Value for money
- Aquatica
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aquatica
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AquaticaRayhaanIsland MuseElysianWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 788 votes
Have 31%Had 1%Want 67%
3.31/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%
Category winnerAquaticaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate75%Love
16%Like
5%Ok
2%Dislike
1%Hate
347 votes
31%Love
8%Like
31%Ok
23%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAquatica
SillageAquatica
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAquaticaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
vanilla77%
fresh spicy69%
rum61%
citrus100%
sweet92%
coconut84%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla69%
tropical61%
Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and coconut
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeCoconut MilkBergamotMandarin
Heart
Sugar CaneHibiscusJasmineGardenia
Base
RumMuskTonka BeanPatchouli
Top30 to 45 minutes
CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus
Heart2 to 3 hours
Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane
Base3 to 4 hours
PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin, Sugar Cane and Hibiscus. Durations are only published for Island Muse, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall75
Winter0
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#55
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews196
Overall rank#62,520
PerfumerJessi Park
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerAquaticaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAquatica by Rayhaan is a tropical citrus gourmand that leans into a bright, lime-forward opening. On the skin, it develops a creamy coconut milk and sugar cane heart, settling into a warm, rum-infused base. It is a casual, warm-weather fragrance designed for summer days, vacations, or whenever you need a boost of sun-…
Reviews →Island Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…
Reviews →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, Aquatica or Island Muse?
Aquatica takes 5 of 5 categories. Aquatica is rated 4.44/5 from 788 votes; Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Aquatica for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aquatica or Island Muse?
Aquatica lasts longest (Aquatica 73/100, Island Muse 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aquatica or Island Muse?
Aquatica projects furthest (Aquatica 67/100, Island Muse 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aquatica and Island Muse smell similar?
Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin, Sugar Cane and Hibiscus.
Is Aquatica or Island Muse better for summer or winter?
Island Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aquatica and Island Muse?
Aquatica has top notes of Lime, Coconut Milk, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Sugar Cane, Hibiscus, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Rum, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes.
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