Fragrance comparison

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

5 wins

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum

Christopher Dicas

3.3441 votes

Rank #18,974 WoodyAromatic

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38%scent match

Some overlap

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories.

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum5/8

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/8

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Community sentiment: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Longevity: Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Versatility: Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum
Fragranxe ranking: Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christopher Dicas Eau de ParfumChristopher Dicas

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.34/ 5 · 41 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 76%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

7%Like

2%Ok

51%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate59

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityChristopher Dicas Eau de Parfum

SillageChristopher Dicas Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value63

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderIrisBasilMagnoliaSageBambooWoodsy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

Mastic or LentisqueJasmineCardamomCloveVirginia CedarSandalwoodGingerGrapefruit

Base6-8+ hrs

TobaccoLeatherMuskBay LeafPatchoulioak mossCashmere Wood

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

Category winnerChristopher Dicas Eau de ParfumLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer44

Fall67

Winter100

Day64

Night100

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerChristopher Dicas Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Date 38%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 18%

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,974

PerfumerChristopher DiCas

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerChristopher Dicas Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum delivers an uncompromising blast of classic herbal woods and dry spice from the very first press of the atomizer. You immediately catch crisp French lavender and earthy iris root tangled with crushed garden basil. It feels sharp at first. The alcohol evaporates within two minutes, revea…

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Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum takes 5 of 8 categories. Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum is rated 3.34/5 from 41 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum 65/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum 67/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Iris, Cardamom, Virginia Cedar and Musk.

Is Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masaki Aqua Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum suits evening wear; Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Christopher Dicas Eau de Parfum has top notes of Lavender, Iris, Basil and Magnolia, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Jasmine, Cardamom and Clove, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Musk and Bay Leaf. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.