Fragrance comparison

Ghiaccio vs Aqua Memorabilis

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 298 ratings analysed

Ghiaccio

Byblos

3.79112 votes

Rank #17,147 CitrusFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Aqua Memorabilis

Jovoy Paris

4.02186 votes

Rank #27,150 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Memorabilis takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ghiaccio
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Aqua Memorabilis
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Ghiaccio3/7

Aqua Memorabilis4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GhiaccioByblos

Aqua MemorabilisJovoy Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 112 votes

Have 43%Had 34%Want 23%

4.02/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerAqua MemorabilisRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

50%Like

14%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

105 votes

41%Love

33%Like

16%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

186 votes

Category winnerAqua MemorabilisMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAqua Memorabilis

SillageAqua Memorabilis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value51

Category winnerGhiaccioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

floral92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

aromatic58%

powdery44%

earthy30%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotWater Hyacinth

Heart

Water LilyViolet

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMyrhhMusk

Top

ClementineBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Black PepperViolet

Base

VetiverCedarwoodSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Violet, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGhiaccioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex57

Women36

Men67

Unisex32

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,147

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#27,150

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerGhiaccioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ghiaccio by Byblos is a crisp floral aquatic that captures the sharp, clean feeling of ice. It opens with bright bitter orange and bergamot, settling into a heart of delicate water lily and violet. This 1998 release sits close to the skin, making it a reliable, understated choice for hot summer days at the office.

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Aqua Memorabilis by Jovoy Paris offers a surprisingly robust take on the traditional citrus profile. Launched in 2024, this scent pairs a sharp clementine and bitter orange opening with a heavy woody base of cedarwood and vetiver. It is designed for those who want a fresh office scent that actually survives a full wor…

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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, Ghiaccio or Aqua Memorabilis?

Aqua Memorabilis takes 4 of 7 categories. Ghiaccio is rated 3.79/5 from 112 votes; Aqua Memorabilis is rated 4.02/5 from 186 votes. Choose Ghiaccio for a citrus and floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Aqua Memorabilis for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Ghiaccio or Aqua Memorabilis?

Aqua Memorabilis lasts longest (Aqua Memorabilis 71/100, Ghiaccio 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ghiaccio or Aqua Memorabilis?

Aqua Memorabilis projects furthest (Aqua Memorabilis 59/100, Ghiaccio 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ghiaccio and Aqua Memorabilis smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Violet, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Ghiaccio or Aqua Memorabilis better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ghiaccio is the stronger pick. For winter, Ghiaccio is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ghiaccio and Aqua Memorabilis?

Ghiaccio has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Water Hyacinth, heart notes of Water Lily and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Myrhh and Musk. Aqua Memorabilis has top notes of Clementine, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Black Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedarwood, Sandalwood and Amber.