Fragrance comparison

Masaki Aqua Platinum vs Playboy Malibu

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Playboy Malibu

Playboy

3.99253 votes

Rank #8,451 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Playboy Malibu
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Masaki Aqua Platinum3/7

Playboy Malibu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Playboy MalibuPlayboy

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

3.99/ 5 · 253 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuRating 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

25%Love

60%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

253 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityMasaki Aqua Platinum

SillageMasaki Aqua Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value81

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

green100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both green, citrus and aromatic

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

Top

Granny Smith appleMintGreen LeavesCitrusesLemon VerbenaNeroli

Heart

IrisVirginia CedarJasmineCoriander

Base

SandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesMint, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Masaki Aqua Platinum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

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

Men93

Unisex6

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#8,451

PerfumerJohn Gamba

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerPlayboy MalibuHigher 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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Playboy Malibu lands with a splash of synthetic freshness that instantly mimics the breezy vibe of a late nineties coastal breeze. The opening hit relies on crisp Granny Smith apple and a sharp, cooling mint note, backed by clean citruses that wake up the senses without smelling like kitchen cleaner. As the scent sett…

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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, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Playboy Malibu?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes; Playboy Malibu is rated 3.99/5 from 253 votes. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Playboy Malibu for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Playboy Malibu?

Masaki Aqua Platinum lasts longest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100, Playboy Malibu 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Playboy Malibu?

Masaki Aqua Platinum projects furthest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100, Playboy Malibu 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki Aqua Platinum and Playboy Malibu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar.

Is Masaki Aqua Platinum or Playboy Malibu better for summer or winter?

For summer, Masaki Aqua Platinum is the stronger pick. For winter, Playboy Malibu is the stronger pick. Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Masaki Aqua Platinum and Playboy Malibu?

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. Playboy Malibu has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Mint, Green Leaves and Citruses, heart notes of Iris, Virginia Cedar, Jasmine and Coriander, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Tonka Bean and Cashmere Wood.