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Jorge di Profumo Aqua vs Shomal

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

Updated 226 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jorge di Profumo Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Jorge di Profumo Aqua

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

  • Shomal

    Choose it for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Jorge di Profumo Aqua5/7
Shomal2/7
Ratings & consensus
Jorge di Profumo Aqua
Community sentiment
Jorge di Profumo Aqua
Longevity
Shomal
Sillage & projection
Shomal
Value for money
Jorge di Profumo Aqua
Versatility
Jorge di Profumo Aqua
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Jorge di Profumo Aqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Jorge di Profumo AquaMaison Alhambra
ShomalBotanicae
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 51%Had 8%Want 41%
3.87/ 5 · 119 votes
Have 51%Had 14%Want 35%
Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
49%Love
34%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

107 votes

29%Love
40%Like
21%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

119 votes

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity55
〰 Sillage49
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityShomal

SillageShomal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value84
¤ Price value67
Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic90%
floral80%
fresh70%
fresh spicy60%
woody50%
green100%
patchouli92%
earthy84%
woody77%
warm spicy69%
citrus61%
Scent match24%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
NeroliLimeLemonOrangeMandarinBergamotJasmine
Heart
CaloneMarine notesResedaRosemaryCyclamenFreesiaVioletCoriander
Base
White MuskAmberPatchouliCedarOakmoss
Top
Green TeaHyacinthMandarin
Heart
PatchouliJasmineSaffron
Base
VanillaOakmossAmber
InformationalShared notesMandarin, Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring88
Summer100
Fall25
Winter6
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex13
Women4
Men26
Unisex58
Women16
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,919

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#16,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerJorge di Profumo AquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jorge di Profumo Aqua by Maison Alhambra is a crisp aromatic aquatic scent for men. It leads with a sharp, bright burst of citrus, including lime and bergamot, before settling into a mineral-heavy marine accord. Perfect for hot summer days, this fragrance provides a clean, professional finish for casual wear or office…

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Botanicae Shomal opens with a bright flash of mandarin orange and crisp green tea before settling into a cool, grassy hyacinth. The heart introduces earthy patchouli, clean jasmine, and a touch of dry saffron. It fits crisp spring mornings, casual office wear, and breezy weekend walks, clinging to cotton shirts with a…

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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, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Shomal?

Jorge di Profumo Aqua takes 5 of 7 categories. Jorge di Profumo Aqua is rated 4.22/5 from 107 votes; Shomal is rated 3.87/5 from 119 votes. Choose Jorge di Profumo Aqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Shomal for a green and patchouli character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Shomal?

Shomal lasts longest (Shomal 66/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Shomal?

Shomal projects furthest (Shomal 54/100, Jorge di Profumo Aqua 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jorge di Profumo Aqua and Shomal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Jasmine, Amber and Patchouli.

Is Jorge di Profumo Aqua or Shomal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jorge di Profumo Aqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Shomal is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jorge di Profumo Aqua and Shomal?

Jorge di Profumo Aqua has top notes of Neroli, Lime, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Calone, Marine notes, Reseda and Rosemary, a base of White Musk, Amber, Patchouli and Cedar. Shomal has top notes of Green Tea, Hyacinth and Mandarin, heart notes of Patchouli, Jasmine and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Oakmoss and Amber.

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