Fragrance comparison

Island Muse vs Aquatica

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 801 ratings analysed

Island Muse

Elysian

3.3113 votes

Rank #61,950 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Aquatica

Rayhaan

4.44788 votes

Rank #55 CitrusSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aquatica takes 5 of 5 categories.

Island Muse
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aquatica
Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Island Muse0/5

Aquatica5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Island MuseElysian

AquaticaRayhaan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 25%Had 4%Want 70%

4.44/ 5 · 788 votes

Have 31%Had 1%Want 67%

Category winnerAquaticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

8%Like

31%Ok

23%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

75%Love

16%Like

5%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

347 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityAquatica

SillageAquatica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value89

Category winnerAquaticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla69%

tropical61%

citrus100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

vanilla77%

fresh spicy69%

rum61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, sweet and coconut

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

CoconutLimeMandarinCitrusTropical FruitsHibiscus

Heart2 to 3 hours

Indian JasmineMarine notesSugar Cane

Base3 to 4 hours

PepperVanillaMuskWoodsy Notes

Top

LimeCoconut MilkBergamotMandarin

Heart

Sugar CaneHibiscusJasmineGardenia

Base

RumMuskTonka BeanPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Mandarin, Hibiscus and Indian Jasmine. Durations are only published for Island Muse, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex55

Women45

Men54

Unisex43

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,950

PerfumerJessi Park

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#55

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews196

Category winnerAquaticaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Island Muse by Elysian delivers a bright tropical profile built around coconut and crisp citrus. The opening pairs sharp lime and juicy mandarin with lush hibiscus and sweet tropical fruits. As the initial spray settles, an airy marine accord merges with Indian jasmine and sweet sugar cane, creating a breezy coastal c…

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Aquatica by Rayhaan is a tropical citrus gourmand that leans into a bright, lime-forward opening. On the skin, it develops a creamy coconut milk and sugar cane heart, settling into a warm, rum-infused base. It is a casual, warm-weather fragrance designed for summer days, vacations, or whenever you need a boost of sun-…

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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, Island Muse or Aquatica?

Aquatica takes 5 of 5 categories. Island Muse is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Aquatica is rated 4.44/5 from 788 votes. Choose Island Muse for a citrus and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aquatica for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Island Muse or Aquatica?

Aquatica lasts longest (Aquatica 73/100, Island Muse 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Island Muse or Aquatica?

Aquatica projects furthest (Aquatica 67/100, Island Muse 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Island Muse and Aquatica smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, sweet and coconut accords. Common notes include Lime, Mandarin, Hibiscus and Indian Jasmine.

Is Island Muse or Aquatica better for summer or winter?

Island Muse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Island Muse and Aquatica?

Island Muse has top notes of Coconut, Lime, Mandarin and Citrus, heart notes of Indian Jasmine, Marine notes and Sugar Cane, a base of Pepper, Vanilla, Musk and Woodsy Notes. Aquatica has top notes of Lime, Coconut Milk, Bergamot and Mandarin, heart notes of Sugar Cane, Hibiscus, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Rum, Musk, Tonka Bean and Patchouli.