Fragrance comparison

Aquatica vs Topaz

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 873 ratings analysed

5 wins

Aquatica

Rayhaan

4.44788 votes

Rank #55 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Topaz

Prisma Parfums

4.5485 votes

Rank #6,217 SweetTobacco

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquatica takes 5 of 7 categories.

Aquatica
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Topaz
Choose it for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aquatica5/7

Topaz2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AquaticaRayhaan

TopazPrisma Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 788 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 67%

4.54/ 5 · 85 votes

Have 45%Had 6%Want 49%

Category winnerAquaticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

347 votes

73%Love

16%Like

6%Ok

1%Dislike

4%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerAquaticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityTopaz

SillageAquatica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value89

¤ Price value69

Category winnerAquaticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

rum61%

sweet100%

tobacco92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

coconut69%

vanilla61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, citrus and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeCoconut MilkBergamotMandarin

Heart

Sugar CaneHibiscusJasmineGardenia

Base

RumMuskTonka BeanPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeSaffronCoconut

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sugar CaneYlang-YlangJasmineOsmanthus

Base6 to 8 hours

TobaccoRumAmbergrisTonkaCedar

InformationalShared notesLime, Sugar Cane, Jasmine and Rum. Durations are only published for Topaz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer100

Fall58

Winter27

Day100

Night76

Category winnerTopazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex43

Women3

Men22

Unisex70

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Overall rank#6,217

PerfumerIsaac Hilton

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerAquaticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aquatica 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-…

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Topaz by Prisma Parfums balances tropical sweetness with dry, resinous warmth. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh lime, exotic saffron, and creamy coconut, creating a sunlit seaside impression. As the fragrance settles, middle notes of sweet sugar cane, ylang-ylang, jasmine, and osmanthus bring a lush floral …

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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, Aquatica or Topaz?

Aquatica takes 5 of 7 categories. Aquatica is rated 4.44/5 from 788 votes; Topaz is rated 4.54/5 from 85 votes. Choose Aquatica for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Topaz for a sweet and tobacco character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aquatica or Topaz?

They last about the same: Topaz 74/100, Aquatica 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aquatica or Topaz?

Aquatica projects furthest (Aquatica 67/100, Topaz 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aquatica and Topaz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, citrus and coconut accords. Common notes include Lime, Sugar Cane, Jasmine and Rum.

Is Aquatica or Topaz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Topaz is the stronger pick. For winter, Topaz is the stronger pick. Topaz suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aquatica and Topaz?

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. Topaz has top notes of Lime, Saffron and Coconut, heart notes of Sugar Cane, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Tobacco, Rum, Ambergris and Tonka.