Fragrance comparison

Aqwindia vs Barberia Toscana

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Aqwindia

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6123 votes

Rank #55,199 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Barberia Toscana

Bottega Verde

4.333 votes

Rank #53,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Aqwindia
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Barberia Toscana
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Aqwindia2/4

Barberia Toscana2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqwindiaPierre Guillaume Paris

Barberia ToscanaBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

30%Like

26%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityAqwindia

SillageAqwindia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value63

Category winnerBarberia ToscanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Green TeaTonka BeanMintIris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CardamomLemonMint

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderCedarIris

Base

Woody NotesTonka BeanClary SageMate

InformationalShared notesTonka Bean, Mint and Iris. 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

Summer71

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,199

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,564

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarberia ToscanaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqwindia by Pierre Guillaume Paris captures the crispness of a mountain morning. The fragrance mixes cool mint and earthy iris against a warm backdrop of tonka bean. It fits casual daytime wear for those who appreciate green, aromatic scents with a subtle, powdery finish.

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Cardamom and lemon snap open over crisp mint, giving Barberia Toscana an immediate barber-shop sparkle. The citrus fades within minutes, letting soft lavender and powder-heavy heliotrope smooth out the sharp herbal edges. Cedarwood and clary sage form a steady spine in the dry down, while tonka bean adds a faint, dry…

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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, Aqwindia or Barberia Toscana?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Aqwindia is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes; Barberia Toscana is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Aqwindia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Barberia Toscana for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aqwindia or Barberia Toscana?

Aqwindia lasts longest (Aqwindia 66/100, Barberia Toscana 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqwindia or Barberia Toscana?

Aqwindia projects furthest (Aqwindia 64/100, Barberia Toscana 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqwindia and Barberia Toscana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, vanilla and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris.

Is Aqwindia or Barberia Toscana better for summer or winter?

Aqwindia suits daytime wear; Barberia Toscana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqwindia and Barberia Toscana?

Aqwindia features Green Tea, Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris. Barberia Toscana has top notes of Cardamom, Lemon and Mint, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Cedar and Iris, a base of Woody Notes, Tonka Bean, Clary Sage and Mate.