Fragrance comparison

Macaroon Rose vs Mendes Aqva

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

3 wins

Macaroon Rose

Vera Bradley

3.6240 votes

Rank #53,940 RoseSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Mendes Aqva

Mendes Perfumes

3.2818 votes

Rank #43,870 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Macaroon Rose takes 3 of 5 categories.

Macaroon Rose
Choose it for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mendes Aqva
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Macaroon Rose3/5

Mendes Aqva2/5

Ratings & consensus: Macaroon Rose
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Macaroon Rose
Sillage & projection: Macaroon Rose
Value for money: Mendes Aqva
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mendes Aqva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Macaroon RoseVera Bradley

Mendes AqvaMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 19%Had 16%Want 66%

3.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 40%Had 19%Want 42%

Category winnerMacaroon RoseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

58%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

39%Love

11%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

28%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage39

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMacaroon Rose

SillageMacaroon Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value35

¤ Price value56

Category winnerMendes AqvaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

powdery77%

woody69%

floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

amber77%

citrus69%

aquatic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MacaronsBergamotCassis

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseViolet LeafJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

BergamotNeroliViolet LeafCassis

Heart

Watery NotesRosemarySage

Base

IncenseVetiverAmberPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Musk. Durations are only published for Macaroon Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall55

Winter27

Day100

Night24

Spring33

Summer100

Fall44

Winter22

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 43%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men78

Unisex22

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,870

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMendes AqvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Bradley Macaroon Rose delivers a playful, confectionary twist on a classic garden rose. The opening greets you with crisp bergamot and tangy cassis before introducing a sweet, airy almond macaron accord. Fresh pink rose and dewy violet leaf form the floral heart, keeping the bakery sweetness from turning cloying.…

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Mendes Aqva by Egyptian perfume house Mendes Perfumes opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, neroli, green violet leaf, and tart cassis. Formulated by perfumer Christian Provenzano, the fragrance quickly transitions into a heart dominated by crisp watery notes, herbal rosemary, and clary sage. What distinguishes this s…

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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, Macaroon Rose or Mendes Aqva?

Macaroon Rose takes 3 of 5 categories. Macaroon Rose is rated 3.62/5 from 40 votes; Mendes Aqva is rated 3.28/5 from 18 votes. Choose Macaroon Rose for a rose and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mendes Aqva for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Macaroon Rose or Mendes Aqva?

Macaroon Rose lasts longest (Macaroon Rose 53/100, Mendes Aqva 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Macaroon Rose or Mendes Aqva?

Macaroon Rose projects furthest (Macaroon Rose 62/100, Mendes Aqva 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Macaroon Rose and Mendes Aqva smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cassis, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Macaroon Rose or Mendes Aqva better for summer or winter?

Macaroon Rose suits daytime wear; Mendes Aqva suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Macaroon Rose and Mendes Aqva?

Macaroon Rose has top notes of Macarons, Bergamot and Cassis, heart notes of Rose, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. Mendes Aqva has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Violet Leaf and Cassis, heart notes of Watery Notes, Rosemary and Sage, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.