Fragrance comparison

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius vs Still Life in Rio

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 880 ratings analysed

3 wins

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius

Maison Douze

3.006 votes

Rank #62,104 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Still Life in Rio

Olfactive Studio

4.07874 votes

Rank #3,219 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius takes 3 of 4 categories.

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Still Life in Rio
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius3/4

Still Life in Rio1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Sillage & projection: Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Value for money: Longueur d’Onde Aquarius
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Still Life in Rio

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Longueur d’Onde AquariusMaison Douze

Still Life in RioOlfactive Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%

4.07/ 5 · 874 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

39%Love

40%Like

12%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

874 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLongueur d’Onde Aquarius

SillageLongueur d’Onde Aquarius

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLongueur d’Onde AquariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy86%

green72%

coconut58%

sweet44%

aromatic30%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerYuzu

Heart

Mastic or LentisquePepper

Base

White MuskSaffron

Top

YuzuLemonGingerMintMandarin Orange

Heart

Coconut MilkPepperBlack and Pink Pepper

Base

RumCopaiba balmLeather

InformationalShared notesGinger, Yuzu and Pepper. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex33

Women33

Men17

Unisex70

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#62,104

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#3,219

PerfumerDora Baghriche

Launched—

Reviews92

Category winnerStill Life in RioHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Longueur d'Onde Aquarius by Maison Douze pairs bright ginger and sharp yuzu with a heart of dry mastic and pepper. Grounded in white musk and saffron, it creates a clean, mineral mist that clings to the skin. It suits those seeking a modern, low-key scent for spring morning wear and casual daytime settings.

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Still Life in Rio by Olfactive Studio starts with a bright blast of citrus, combining sharp yuzu and bitter lemon with a hit of fresh ginger. As the initial zest settles, the fragrance shifts toward a creamy heart of coconut milk balanced by a kick of black and pink pepper. The base anchors the scent with warm rum and…

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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, Longueur d’Onde Aquarius or Still Life in Rio?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius takes 3 of 4 categories. Longueur d’Onde Aquarius is rated 3.00/5 from 6 votes; Still Life in Rio is rated 4.07/5 from 874 votes. Choose Longueur d’Onde Aquarius for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Still Life in Rio for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Longueur d’Onde Aquarius or Still Life in Rio?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius lasts longest (Longueur d’Onde Aquarius 80/100, Still Life in Rio 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Longueur d’Onde Aquarius or Still Life in Rio?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius projects furthest (Longueur d’Onde Aquarius 75/100, Still Life in Rio 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Longueur d’Onde Aquarius and Still Life in Rio smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger, Yuzu and Pepper.

Is Longueur d’Onde Aquarius or Still Life in Rio better for summer or winter?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Longueur d’Onde Aquarius and Still Life in Rio?

Longueur d’Onde Aquarius has top notes of Ginger and Yuzu, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque and Pepper, a base of White Musk and Saffron. Still Life in Rio has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Ginger and Mint, heart notes of Coconut Milk, Pepper and Black and Pink Pepper, a base of Rum, Copaiba balm and Leather.