Fragrance comparison

MP8 vs French Riviera Aqua Blue

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 13 ratings analysed

2 wins

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

French Riviera Aqua Blue

Carlo Corinto

4.229 votes

Rank #47,425 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MP8 takes 2 of 3 categories.

MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking.
French Riviera Aqua Blue
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

MP82/3

French Riviera Aqua Blue1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: French Riviera Aqua Blue
Sillage & projection: MP8
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: MP8

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

French Riviera Aqua BlueCarlo Corinto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

4.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 70%Had 10%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

67%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFrench Riviera Aqua Blue

SillageMP8

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

Top

Amalfi LemonMandarin OrangeAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

Heart

Virginia CedarRaspberrySage

Base

VetiverVanilleTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Vetiver, Sage and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring100

Summer60

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#47,425

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMP8Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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French Riviera Aqua Blue by Carlo Corinto is a Oriental Woody fragrance for men. Top notes are Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Ambrette (Musk Mallow); middle notes are Virginia Cedar, Raspberry and Sage; base notes are Vetiver, Vanille and Tonka Bean. It opens with Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange. The heart moves into…

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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, MP8 or French Riviera Aqua Blue?

MP8 takes 2 of 3 categories. MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes; French Riviera Aqua Blue is rated 4.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Choose French Riviera Aqua Blue for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, MP8 or French Riviera Aqua Blue?

French Riviera Aqua Blue lasts longest (French Riviera Aqua Blue 72/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, MP8 or French Riviera Aqua Blue?

MP8 projects furthest (MP8 50/100, French Riviera Aqua Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do MP8 and French Riviera Aqua Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Vetiver, Sage and Virginia Cedar.

Is MP8 or French Riviera Aqua Blue better for summer or winter?

French Riviera Aqua Blue suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in MP8 and French Riviera Aqua Blue?

MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk. French Riviera Aqua Blue has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Ambrette (Musk Mallow), heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Raspberry and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Vanille and Tonka Bean.