Fragrance comparison

Inedite vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 267 ratings analysed

4 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #6,607 PowderyVanilla

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories.

Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Inedite4/7

Masaki Aqua Platinum2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InediteLubin

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

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

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 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

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value63

Category winnerInediteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Musk. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winnerInediteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

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#6,607

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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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, Inedite or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Inedite takes 4 of 7 categories. Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inedite or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inedite or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Projection is very close: Inedite 63/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100 for sillage.

Do Inedite and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Musk.

Is Inedite or Masaki Aqua Platinum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Inedite and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. 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.