Fragrance comparison

Lovely vs Rem L'Acqua

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 8,973 ratings analysed

Lovely

Sarah Jessica Parker

3.718,907 votes

Rank #1,796 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rem L'Acqua

Reminiscence

3.8666 votes

Rank #17,249 AquaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rem L'Acqua takes 4 of 7 categories.

Lovely
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Rem L'Acqua
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lovely3/7

Rem L'Acqua4/7

Ratings & consensus: Rem L'Acqua
Community sentiment: Rem L'Acqua
Longevity: Lovely
Sillage & projection: Rem L'Acqua
Value for money: Lovely
Versatility: Rem L'Acqua
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lovely

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LovelySarah Jessica Parker

Rem L'AcquaReminiscence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 8,907 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

Category winnerRem L'AcquaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

8,559 votes

23%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRem L'AcquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLovely

SillageRem L'Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value68

Category winnerLovelyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

lavender84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

aquatic100%

citrus92%

salty84%

fresh77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, musky and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderMartiniBergamotMandarin OrangePalisander Rosewood

Heart

PatchouliOrchidNarcissus

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesCedarWhite Amber

Top

Watery NotesBergamot

Heart

Sea SaltNarcissus

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Musk and Woodsy Notes. 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

Winter39

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Category winnerRem L'AcquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex9

Women89

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,796

PerfumerClement Gavarry, Laurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews302

Overall rank#17,249

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerLovelyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lovely is a soft musky floral with lavender, patchouli, white amber and a slightly unusual martini twist. It opens fresh and aromatic, then settles into a powdery skin scent that many wearers find clean, comforting and quietly elegant. It suits someone who likes understated perfume more than loud projection. Sample fi…

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Rem L'Acqua opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp watery notes before shifting into sea salt and soft narcissus. A sheer base of musk and driftwood stays close to the skin during warm summer afternoons. It offers an easy ocean spray freshness for hot humid days when heavy florals feel overwhelming.

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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, Lovely or Rem L'Acqua?

Rem L'Acqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Lovely is rated 3.71/5 from 8,907 votes; Rem L'Acqua is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes. Choose Lovely for a woody and musky character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Rem L'Acqua for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lovely or Rem L'Acqua?

Lovely lasts longest (Lovely 61/100, Rem L'Acqua 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lovely or Rem L'Acqua?

Rem L'Acqua projects furthest (Rem L'Acqua 57/100, Lovely 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lovely and Rem L'Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Musk and Woodsy Notes.

Is Lovely or Rem L'Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rem L'Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Lovely is the stronger pick. Rem L'Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lovely and Rem L'Acqua?

Lovely has top notes of Lavender, Martini, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Orchid and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes, Cedar and White Amber. Rem L'Acqua has top notes of Watery Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Salt and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.