Fragrance comparison

Masaki Aqua Platinum vs Scandal Pour Homme

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 724 ratings analysed

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,395 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Scandal Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.17671 votes

Rank #1,056 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories.

Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Scandal Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Masaki Aqua Platinum2/7

Scandal Pour Homme5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Scandal Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

4.17/ 5 · 671 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeRating 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

58%Love

28%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

484 votes

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScandal Pour Homme

SillageScandal Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value37

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

LemonLavenderPetitgrainBergamotTarragonBasilMint

Heart

JasmineLily-of-the-ValleyMay RoseViolet

Base

OakmossAmbergrisMuskClovesVetiverNutmegPatchouliCardamom

InformationalShared notesMint, Cardamom and Musk. 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

Winter37

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%

Men87

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,395

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,056

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews94

Category winnerScandal Pour HommeHigher 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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Scandal Pour Homme is a polished, old-school fougere with a bright citrus and herb opening, a floral heart that can read more prominent than expected, and a mossy, clove-tinged dry-down. It wears like a luxury barbershop scent, refined, green, and unmistakably classic. This suits shoppers who enjoy elegant masculine p…

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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 Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme takes 5 of 7 categories. Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes; Scandal Pour Homme is rated 4.17/5 from 671 votes. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Scandal Pour Homme for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme lasts longest (Scandal Pour Homme 75/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Masaki Aqua Platinum or Scandal Pour Homme?

Scandal Pour Homme projects furthest (Scandal Pour Homme 68/100, Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Masaki Aqua Platinum and Scandal Pour Homme smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Cardamom and Musk.

Is Masaki Aqua Platinum or Scandal Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Masaki Aqua Platinum and Scandal Pour Homme?

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. Scandal Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Petitgrain and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley, May Rose and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Ambergris, Musk and Cloves.