Fragrance comparison

Cloud Atlas vs Aqua

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 69 ratings analysed

Cloud Atlas

PerfumeBox

3.2512 votes

Rank #68,902 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Aqua

Maori Collection

3.8257 votes

Rank #20,431 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cloud Atlas
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cloud Atlas0/5

Aqua5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cloud AtlasPerfumeBox

AquaMaori Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 42%Had 11%Want 47%

3.82/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%

Category winnerAquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

8%Love

58%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

23%Love

47%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityAqua

SillageAqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerAquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

fruity65%

sweet56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

fresh spicy83%

woody74%

earthy65%

green56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VetiverBergamotRaspberryLimeTeak WoodAgarwood (Oud)WormwoodGuaiac WoodBasilMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine

Heart2 to 3 hours

ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac

Base3 to 4 hours

VetiverMossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesVetiver, Bergamot, Lime and Basil. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Spring93

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night27

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men13

Unisex48

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,902

PerfumerAnna Ivanova

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,431

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerAquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cloud Atlas is a woody citrus aromatic fragrance with a bright, herbal opening and a dry wood backbone. Bergamot, lime and mandarin give it lift, while basil, wormwood, vetiver, teak, guaiac wood and oud pull it into greener, earthier territory. It looks best suited to daytime wear in cooler or mild weather, especiall…

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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, Cloud Atlas or Aqua?

Aqua takes 5 of 5 categories. Cloud Atlas is rated 3.25/5 from 12 votes; Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes. Choose Cloud Atlas for a woody and citrus character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cloud Atlas or Aqua?

Aqua lasts longest (Aqua 65/100, Cloud Atlas 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cloud Atlas or Aqua?

Aqua projects furthest (Aqua 53/100, Cloud Atlas 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cloud Atlas and Aqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Bergamot, Lime and Basil.

Is Cloud Atlas or Aqua better for summer or winter?

Cloud Atlas suits daytime wear; Aqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cloud Atlas and Aqua?

Cloud Atlas features Vetiver, Bergamot, Raspberry, Lime and Teak Wood. 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.