Fragrance comparison

L'Aventure Ciel vs Maritime for Him

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

Updated 3 Nov 2026 327 ratings analysed

4 wins

L'Aventure Ciel

Al Haramain Perfumes

4.0049 votes

Rank #15,282 OzonicGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Maritime for Him

Tommy Bahama

3.96278 votes

Rank #30,095 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Aventure Ciel takes 4 of 7 categories.

L'Aventure Ciel
Choose it for a ozonic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Maritime for Him
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

L'Aventure Ciel4/7

Maritime for Him3/7

Ratings & consensus: Maritime for Him
Community sentiment: Maritime for Him
Longevity: L'Aventure Ciel
Sillage & projection: L'Aventure Ciel
Value for money: Maritime for Him
Versatility: L'Aventure Ciel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: L'Aventure Ciel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Aventure CielAl Haramain Perfumes

Maritime for HimTommy Bahama

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 27%Had 4%Want 69%

3.96/ 5 · 278 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

Category winnerMaritime for HimRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

42 votes

25%Love

54%Like

15%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

278 votes

Category winnerMaritime for HimMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityL'Aventure Ciel

SillageL'Aventure Ciel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value74

Category winnerMaritime for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

ozonic100%

green92%

aquatic84%

amber77%

fresh69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

lavender69%

citrus61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLemonCitrus

Heart

Jasmine TeaViolet LeafLavender

Base

AmbergrisMuskSandalwood

Top

LavenderBergamotPink PepperClary Sage

Heart

Violet LeafWater LilyAmbergrisGeraniumJasmine

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Ambergris. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall27

Winter13

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Category winnerL'Aventure CielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex37

Women11

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#30,095

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Aventure CielHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Aventure Ciel is a bright, airy citrus and green scent that quickly settles into violet leaf, jasmine tea and a soft lavender cleanliness over musky sandalwood. It reads ozonic and freshly laundered on skin, with a light floral sweetness that some people also describe as a melon-like freshness. Worth sampling first,…

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Tommy Bahama Maritime for Him launches with a splash of clean, bright citrus and fresh herbs. A prominent clary sage note links with crisp bergamot and lavender to create a breezy, coastal feel. It quickly transitions into an aquatic profile, underpinned by water lily and violet leaf that keep the blend airy and light…

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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, L'Aventure Ciel or Maritime for Him?

L'Aventure Ciel takes 4 of 7 categories. L'Aventure Ciel is rated 4.00/5 from 49 votes; Maritime for Him is rated 3.96/5 from 278 votes. Choose L'Aventure Ciel for a ozonic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Maritime for Him for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, L'Aventure Ciel or Maritime for Him?

L'Aventure Ciel lasts longest (L'Aventure Ciel 59/100, Maritime for Him 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, L'Aventure Ciel or Maritime for Him?

L'Aventure Ciel projects furthest (L'Aventure Ciel 53/100, Maritime for Him 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Aventure Ciel and Maritime for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aquatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Ambergris.

Is L'Aventure Ciel or Maritime for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Aventure Ciel is the stronger pick. For winter, L'Aventure Ciel is the stronger pick. L'Aventure Ciel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Aventure Ciel and Maritime for Him?

L'Aventure Ciel has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Citrus, heart notes of Jasmine Tea, Violet Leaf and Lavender, a base of Ambergris, Musk and Sandalwood. Maritime for Him has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Clary Sage, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Water Lily, Ambergris and Geranium, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Moss.