Fragrance comparison

Aqwindia vs Playboy Malibu

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

Aqwindia

Pierre Guillaume Paris

3.6123 votes

Rank #55,199 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #8,614 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Playboy Malibu takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Aqwindia2/5

Playboy Malibu3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AqwindiaPierre Guillaume Paris

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating 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

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAqwindia

SillageAqwindia

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic88%

vanilla77%

amber65%

fresh spicy53%

sweet42%

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

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

Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex67

Women11

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,199

PerfumerPierre Guillaume

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,614

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher 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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Playboy Malibu lands with a splash of synthetic freshness that instantly mimics the breezy vibe of a late nineties coastal breeze. The opening hit relies on crisp Granny Smith apple and a sharp, cooling mint note, backed by clean citruses that wake up the senses without smelling like kitchen cleaner. As the scent sett…

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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 Playboy Malibu?

Playboy Malibu takes 3 of 5 categories. Aqwindia is rated 3.61/5 from 23 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Aqwindia for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aqwindia or Playboy Malibu?

Aqwindia lasts longest (Aqwindia 66/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqwindia or Playboy Malibu?

Aqwindia projects furthest (Aqwindia 64/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqwindia and Playboy Malibu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris.

Is Aqwindia or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?

Aqwindia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqwindia and Playboy Malibu?

Aqwindia features Green Tea, Tonka Bean, Mint and Iris. Playboy Malibu has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.