Isfarkand Elixir vs Aqua
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories.
Isfarkand ElixirChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
AquaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Isfarkand Elixir5/7
Aqua2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Community sentiment
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Longevity
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Sillage & projection
- Isfarkand Elixir
- Value for money
- Aqua
- Versatility
- Aqua
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Isfarkand Elixir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Isfarkand ElixirOrmonde JayneAquaMaori CollectionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 127 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.82/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 59%Had 13%Want 28%
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
38%Like
10%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
86 votes
23%Love
47%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityIsfarkand Elixir
SillageIsfarkand Elixir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAquaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody88%
aromatic77%
earthy65%
musky53%
amber42%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
fresh spicy83%
woody74%
earthy65%
green56%
Scent match62%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
Iso E Super
Base
VetiverCedarMoss
Top30 to 45 minutes
LimeMandarin OrangeBergamotRed Wine
Heart2 to 3 hours
ThymeBasilAmberIrisLilac
Base3 to 4 hours
VetiverMossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Aqua, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer86
Fall0
Winter12
Day–
Night–
Spring93
Summer100
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night27
Category winnerAquaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#10,877
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#20,357
PerfumerPaolo Terenzi
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerIsfarkand ElixirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotIsfarkand Elixir is a bright citrus wood fragrance with a clean, modern backbone. It opens with lime, mandarin and bergamot, then settles into Iso E Super, cedar, vetiver and a light earthy moss effect. It suits spring and summer especially well, and reads fully unisex, though some wearers may find the woody dry-down…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Isfarkand Elixir or Aqua?
Isfarkand Elixir takes 5 of 7 categories. Isfarkand Elixir is rated 3.85/5 from 127 votes; Aqua is rated 3.82/5 from 57 votes. Choose Isfarkand Elixir for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Isfarkand Elixir or Aqua?
Isfarkand Elixir lasts longest (Isfarkand Elixir 71/100, Aqua 65/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Isfarkand Elixir or Aqua?
Isfarkand Elixir projects furthest (Isfarkand Elixir 58/100, Aqua 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Isfarkand Elixir and Aqua smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Vetiver.
Is Isfarkand Elixir 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 Isfarkand Elixir and Aqua?
Isfarkand Elixir has top notes of Lime, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Iso E Super, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Moss. 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.
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