Fragrance comparison

Masaki Aqua Platinum vs Faraon

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Faraon

Parfums Guy Alari

—0 votes

Rank #72,590 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Faraon
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Masaki Aqua Platinum1/2

Faraon1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Faraon
Fragranxe ranking: Masaki Aqua Platinum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

FaraonParfums Guy Alari

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy86%

warm spicy72%

woody58%

soft spicy44%

smoky30%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

Top15-30 mins

MintIvy

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperCorianderCardamomSandalwoodMyrrh

Base6-8 hrs

Cashmere WoodRed CedarCypressIncense

Category winnerFaraonLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#72,590

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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Parfums Guy Alari Faraon delivers an invigorating burst of fresh herbal greenery anchored by rich, dry woods. The fragrance announces itself with a brisk rush of garden mint and sharp ivy leaves, creating a crisp botanical snap that quickly awakens the senses. As the brisk top notes settle, warm coriander, black peppe…

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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.

Do Masaki Aqua Platinum and Faraon smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Cashmere Wood, Cardamom and Pepper.

Is Masaki Aqua Platinum or Faraon better for summer or winter?

Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear; Faraon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Aqua Platinum and Faraon?

Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk. Faraon has top notes of Mint and Ivy, heart notes of Pepper, Coriander, Cardamom and Sandalwood, a base of Cashmere Wood, Red Cedar, Cypress and Incense.