Fragrance comparison

Art 01 - Acqua Mia vs Mendes Classic

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 35 ratings analysed

3 wins

Art 01 - Acqua Mia

Profumi d'Art X Armaf

4.2722 votes

Rank #38,779 AromaticCitrus

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58%scent match

Closely related

Mendes Classic

Mendes Perfumes

3.8513 votes

Rank #39,894 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Art 01 - Acqua Mia takes 3 of 5 categories.

Art 01 - Acqua Mia
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mendes Classic
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Art 01 - Acqua Mia3/5

Mendes Classic2/5

Ratings & consensus: Art 01 - Acqua Mia
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mendes Classic
Sillage & projection: Mendes Classic
Value for money: Art 01 - Acqua Mia
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Art 01 - Acqua Mia

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Art 01 - Acqua MiaProfumi d'Art X Armaf

Mendes ClassicMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

3.85/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 38%

Category winnerArt 01 - Acqua MiaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

23%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityMendes Classic

SillageMendes Classic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value47

Category winnerArt 01 - Acqua MiaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

iris61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

earthy69%

powdery61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LemonBergamotCardamomBasilMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

IrisJasmineLavenderRose

Base3 to 5 hours

White MuskSandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisAgarwoodOakmossVetiverTonka

Top

LavenderAniseLemonCarawayBasilBergamotClary SageIris

Heart

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarJuniperCardamom

Base

OakmossLeatherAmberMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Basil. Durations are only published for Art 01 - Acqua Mia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring93

Summer100

Fall21

Winter14

Day100

Night27

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,779

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#39,894

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerArt 01 - Acqua MiaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Art 01 - Acqua Mia by Profumi d'Art X Armaf opens with a sharp burst of fresh lemon and bright bergamot, backed immediately by cool mint and green basil. Spicy cardamom adds an early kick before the scent eases into a cleaner floral heart. There, lavender and iris introduce a light, powdery calm that softens the brisk…

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Mendes Classic by Mendes Perfumes revives the sharp green structure of traditional aromatic fougeres. Created by perfumer Christian Provenzano, the scent opens with a crisp burst of lavender, bitter bergamot, and herbal anise before shifting into a dry, spicy heart of caraway, basil, and clary sage. The base settles i…

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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, Art 01 - Acqua Mia or Mendes Classic?

Art 01 - Acqua Mia takes 3 of 5 categories. Art 01 - Acqua Mia is rated 4.27/5 from 22 votes; Mendes Classic is rated 3.85/5 from 13 votes. Choose Art 01 - Acqua Mia for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mendes Classic for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Art 01 - Acqua Mia or Mendes Classic?

Mendes Classic lasts longest (Mendes Classic 72/100, Art 01 - Acqua Mia 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Art 01 - Acqua Mia or Mendes Classic?

Mendes Classic projects furthest (Mendes Classic 60/100, Art 01 - Acqua Mia 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Art 01 - Acqua Mia and Mendes Classic smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Basil.

Is Art 01 - Acqua Mia or Mendes Classic better for summer or winter?

Art 01 - Acqua Mia suits daytime wear; Mendes Classic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Art 01 - Acqua Mia and Mendes Classic?

Art 01 - Acqua Mia has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cardamom and Basil, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Lavender and Rose, a base of White Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Ambergris. Mendes Classic has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Lemon and Caraway, heart notes of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedar, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Amber and Musk.