Lion Oud vs Aqua Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lion Oud takes 3 of 5 categories.
Lion OudChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aqua ManChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Lion Oud3/5
Aqua Man1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lion Oud
- Sillage & projection
- Lion Oud
- Value for money
- Aqua Man
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Tie
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lion Oud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lion OudPrimera PerfumesAqua ManMark Des VinceWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split5.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 67%Had 7%Want 27%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 18%Had 9%Want 73%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLion Oud
SillageLion Oud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAqua ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
woody83%
chocolate65%
animalic48%
sweet30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
white floral77%
fresh spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
CardamomDried FruitsJasmineOrange
Heart2 to 3 hours
ChocolatePatchouliSalted CaramelSandalwoodVanillaFir
Base4 to 7 hours
Cambodian OudIndian OudOakmossAmberMusk
Top1 to 2 hours
PetitgrainCardamomLemonOrangeFirSea Notes
Heart2 to 4 hours
JasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyRoseSage
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverMuskOakmossBrazilian RosewoodSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day33
Night100
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#44,735
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#49,527
PerfumerFaizal C.P
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerLion OudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLion Oud by Primera Perfumes merges dark woods with rich gourmand sweetness. The opening introduces aromatic cardamom, juicy orange, and rich dried fruits alongside a touch of clean jasmine. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance deepens into chocolate, buttery salted caramel, creamy vanilla, and forest fir …
Reviews →Aqua Man by Mark Des Vince is a crisp woody aromatic fragrance designed for men seeking clean, reliable freshness. It opens with an invigorating splash of lemon, sweet orange, and breezy sea notes, accented by green petitgrain, fir, and a hint of cardamom. As the scent unfolds, herbal rosemary and sage blend with soft…
Reviews →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, Lion Oud or Aqua Man?
Lion Oud takes 3 of 5 categories. Lion Oud is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; Aqua Man is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Lion Oud for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aqua Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Lion Oud or Aqua Man?
They last about the same: Lion Oud 72/100, Aqua Man 70/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Lion Oud or Aqua Man?
Lion Oud projects furthest (Lion Oud 65/100, Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lion Oud and Aqua Man smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Jasmine, Orange and Sandalwood.
Is Lion Oud or Aqua Man better for summer or winter?
Lion Oud suits evening wear; Aqua Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lion Oud and Aqua Man?
Lion Oud has top notes of Cardamom, Dried Fruits, Jasmine and Orange, heart notes of Chocolate, Patchouli, Salted Caramel and Sandalwood, a base of Cambodian Oud, Indian Oud, Oakmoss and Amber. Aqua Man has top notes of Petitgrain, Cardamom, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Rosemary, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Oakmoss and Brazilian Rosewood.
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