Fragrance comparison

I'm Fio Watermarin vs Pluviophile

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

I'm Fio Watermarin

Pupa

4.502 votes

Rank #52,645 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pluviophile

Ningen Parfums

4.805 votes

Rank #31,620 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pluviophile takes 4 of 4 categories.

I'm Fio Watermarin
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pluviophile
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

I'm Fio Watermarin0/4

Pluviophile4/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

I'm Fio WatermarinPupa

PluviophileNingen Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 24%Want 71%

4.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 87%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

80%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage33

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityPluviophile

SillagePluviophile

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPluviophileBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral86%

fresh72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

green100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

woody77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, fresh and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronKumquatGingerKiwi

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIris

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverCedarWhite Musk

Top

Green TeaWatery NotesCitronEarthy NotesBamboo

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyMintJasmineGeranium

Base

AmbergrisOakmossCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCitron, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for I'm Fio Watermarin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer40

Fall60

Winter40

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,645

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,620

PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPluviophileHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pupa launched I'm Fio Watermarin as a lively splash of Mediterranean fruit and airy petals. A sharp burst of tart citron and tangy kumquat greets the nose first, accompanied by the prickly zest of fresh ginger and pulpy kiwi. It feels brisk. The opening sharp alcohol lift settles within three minutes into a dewy bouqu…

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Pluviophile by Ningen Parfums opens with a sharp burst of citron, damp green tea leaves, and wet bamboo stems. The fragrance quickly shifts into its earthy heart, where cool mint and fresh lily-of-the-valley mingle with soil notes. As it settles onto skin, a heavy base of oakmoss, dark cedar, and salty ambergris takes…

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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, I'm Fio Watermarin or Pluviophile?

Pluviophile takes 4 of 4 categories. I'm Fio Watermarin is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Pluviophile is rated 4.80/5 from 5 votes. Choose I'm Fio Watermarin for a citrus and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pluviophile for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, I'm Fio Watermarin or Pluviophile?

Pluviophile lasts longest (Pluviophile 80/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, I'm Fio Watermarin or Pluviophile?

Pluviophile projects furthest (Pluviophile 50/100, I'm Fio Watermarin 33/100), based on community performance votes.

Do I'm Fio Watermarin and Pluviophile smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fresh and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is I'm Fio Watermarin or Pluviophile better for summer or winter?

I'm Fio Watermarin suits daytime wear; Pluviophile suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in I'm Fio Watermarin and Pluviophile?

I'm Fio Watermarin has top notes of Citron, Kumquat, Ginger and Kiwi, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and White Musk. Pluviophile has top notes of Green Tea, Watery Notes, Citron and Earthy Notes, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Mint, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Cedar and Vetiver.