Fragrance comparison

James vs Omega Aqua Terra

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 469 ratings analysed

4 wins

James

Atkinsons

3.65410 votes

Rank #4,538 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Omega Aqua Terra

Omega

3.9559 votes

Rank #11,398 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

James takes 4 of 7 categories.

James
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Omega Aqua Terra
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

James4/7

Omega Aqua Terra3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JamesAtkinsons

Omega Aqua TerraOmega

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 410 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winnerOmega Aqua TerraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

20%Ok

10%Dislike

6%Hate

200 votes

45%Love

43%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerOmega Aqua TerraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityJames

SillageJames

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value48

Category winnerJamesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

earthy84%

citrus77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

musky69%

green61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageBergamotFinger LimePink Pepper

Heart

Elemi resinViolet LeafWhite Flowers

Base

VetiverPatchouliAkigalawoodMusk

Top

Bitter OrangeBergamotGrapefruitClary Sage

Heart

Violet LeafPink PepperGreen NotesJasmine

Base

VetiverWoodsy NotesMuskOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf. 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

Summer48

Fall0

Winter79

Day–

Night–

Spring96

Summer100

Fall0

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmega Aqua TerraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex12

Women4

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews89

Overall rank#11,398

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerJamesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

James is a green, woody vetiver fragrance with a sharp aromatic opening and a darker, earthier drydown. Reviews point to bright lime, sage and pepper up top, then a damp, inky vetiver and patchouli base that can feel polished, moody, and slightly old-school. It suits wearers who enjoy dry vetiver, modern fougeres, and…

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Omega Aqua Terra by Omega is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Omega Aqua Terra was launched in 2009. The nose behind this fragrance is Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Clary Sage; middle notes are Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Green Notes and Jasmine; base notes are Vetiver, Woods…

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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, James or Omega Aqua Terra?

James takes 4 of 7 categories. James is rated 3.65/5 from 410 votes; Omega Aqua Terra is rated 3.95/5 from 59 votes. Choose James for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Omega Aqua Terra for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, James or Omega Aqua Terra?

James lasts longest (James 74/100, Omega Aqua Terra 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, James or Omega Aqua Terra?

James projects furthest (James 61/100, Omega Aqua Terra 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do James and Omega Aqua Terra smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Violet Leaf.

Is James or Omega Aqua Terra better for summer or winter?

For summer, Omega Aqua Terra is the stronger pick. For winter, James is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in James and Omega Aqua Terra?

James has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot, Finger Lime and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Elemi resin, Violet Leaf and White Flowers, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Akigalawood and Musk. Omega Aqua Terra has top notes of Bitter Orange, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Clary Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Pink Pepper, Green Notes and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Woodsy Notes, Musk and Oakmoss.