Fragrance comparison

Classic vs Aqua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 132 ratings analysed

4 wins

Classic

Hattric

4.0575 votes

Rank #15,819 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #20,500 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Classic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Classic
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Classic4/7

Aqua3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ClassicHattric

AquaMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 37%Had 40%Want 24%

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

Category winnerClassicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

56%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

75 votes

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerClassicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value56

Category winnerClassicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonLime

Heart

ThymeJasmineRosePepper

Base

MossCedarPatchouli

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Thyme and Moss. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter40

Day–

Night–

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Category winnerAquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,819

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,500

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerClassicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Hattric Classic is a crisp, old-school men's splash built on sharp lemon, herbal thyme, and dry cedar. It opens with an energetic burst of zesty bergamot and lime that quickly settles into an earthy base of moss and clean woods. It feels light, sporty, and refreshing, making it an easy post-shave pick for warm morning…

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Aqua by Maori Collection presents an aromatic citrus profile anchored by herbal greens and an unusual fruity twist. Crafted by perfumer Paolo Terenzi, the composition opens with a sharp burst of lime, bergamot, and mandarin orange alongside a subtle splash of red wine. As the initial brightness settles, the heart reve…

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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, Classic or Aqua?

Classic takes 4 of 7 categories. Classic is rated 4.05/5 from 75 votes; Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes. Choose Classic for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Classic or Aqua?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Classic 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Classic or Aqua?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 53/100, Classic 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Classic and Aqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Thyme and Moss.

Is Classic or Aqua better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Classic and Aqua?

Classic has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Thyme, Jasmine, Rose and Pepper, a base of Moss, Cedar and Patchouli. Aqua has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Red Wine, heart notes of Thyme, Basil, Amber and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Moss and Patchouli.