Fragrance comparison

Les Nuits D'Izu vs Aqua Coralline

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Les Nuits D'Izu

Keiko Mecheri

3.93122 votes

Rank #30,186 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aqua Coralline

Thymes

4.1718 votes

Rank #18,171 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Coralline takes 3 of 5 categories.

Les Nuits D'Izu
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Aqua Coralline
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Les Nuits D'Izu2/5

Aqua Coralline3/5

Ratings & consensus: Aqua Coralline
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Les Nuits D'Izu
Sillage & projection: Les Nuits D'Izu
Value for money: Aqua Coralline
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Coralline

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Les Nuits D'IzuKeiko Mecheri

Aqua CorallineThymes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

4.17/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerAqua CorallineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

55%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

122 votes

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityLes Nuits D'Izu

SillageLes Nuits D'Izu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAqua CorallineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

white floral84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

mossy61%

woody100%

citrus88%

floral77%

aromatic65%

fresh53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

YuzuJasmineRoseHinoki Woodoak mossMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

Bamboo LeafWater LilyDriftwoodHinoki WoodYuzuLemonWhite Cyclamen

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu and Hinoki Wood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring70

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night29

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Men0

Unisex73

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,171

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerAqua CorallineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Nuits D'Izu opens with a bright splash of yuzu, bringing a tart, sparkling energy that immediately commands attention. As it settles on skin, the initial citrus bite softens into a delicate floral heart dominated by rose japonica and clean jasmine, backed by the subtle warmth of hinoki wood. It feels like a cool b…

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Aqua Coralline is a light, woody citrus aquatic that wears more like a breezy summer skin scent than a loud beach perfume. Reviews point to a bright yuzu and lemon opening, soft water lily, and a driftwood and hinoki dry-down that feels airy, clean, and quietly unisex. It suits warm weather, casual daytime wear, and 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Nuits D'Izu or Aqua Coralline?

Aqua Coralline takes 3 of 5 categories. Les Nuits D'Izu is rated 3.93/5 from 122 votes; Aqua Coralline is rated 4.17/5 from 18 votes. Choose Les Nuits D'Izu for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Aqua Coralline for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Les Nuits D'Izu or Aqua Coralline?

Les Nuits D'Izu lasts longest (Les Nuits D'Izu 66/100, Aqua Coralline 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Nuits D'Izu or Aqua Coralline?

Les Nuits D'Izu projects furthest (Les Nuits D'Izu 64/100, Aqua Coralline 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Nuits D'Izu and Aqua Coralline smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu and Hinoki Wood.

Is Les Nuits D'Izu or Aqua Coralline better for summer or winter?

Aqua Coralline suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Nuits D'Izu and Aqua Coralline?

Les Nuits D'Izu features Yuzu, Jasmine, Rose, Hinoki Wood and oak moss. Aqua Coralline features Bamboo Leaf, Water Lily, Driftwood, Hinoki Wood and Yuzu.