Fragrance comparison

Or et Flamme vs Aqua Velva Ice Blue

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 239 ratings analysed

Or et Flamme

Via François

3.673 votes

Rank #61,182 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Williams

4.07236 votes

Rank #5,610 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aqua Velva Ice Blue takes 3 of 4 categories.

Or et Flamme
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Or et Flamme1/4

Aqua Velva Ice Blue3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Sillage & projection: Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Value for money: Or et Flamme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Or et FlammeVia François

Aqua Velva Ice BlueWilliams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.07/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

40%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityAqua Velva Ice Blue

SillageAqua Velva Ice Blue

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOr et FlammeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral90%

aromatic80%

green70%

fresh60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Lily of the ValleyPetitgrainCedarClary SageVetiverMoss

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MintLavenderMossLemonBergamotLeatherCedarJasmineClary SagePetitgrainSandalwoodAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cedar, Clary Sage and Moss. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,182

PerfumerFrancois Ledoux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,610

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerAqua Velva Ice BlueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Or et Flamme by Via Francois introduces a fresh take on the classic oriental fougere. The fragrance opens with the bitter green spark of petitgrain bigarade, which transitions into a clean floral heart of lily of the valley. A base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss grounds the scent, making it an easy, office-safe choice…

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Aqua Velva Ice Blue by Williams is a quintessential aromatic aquatic fragrance for men that has defined a generation of post-shave routines since 1935. It offers a bracing, menthol-heavy cooling sensation that settles into a clean and herbaceous scent, making it a reliable staple for warm spring mornings and casual su…

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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, Or et Flamme or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Aqua Velva Ice Blue takes 3 of 4 categories. Or et Flamme is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Aqua Velva Ice Blue is rated 4.07/5 from 236 votes. Choose Or et Flamme for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Velva Ice Blue for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Or et Flamme or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Aqua Velva Ice Blue lasts longest (Aqua Velva Ice Blue 48/100, Or et Flamme 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Or et Flamme or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Aqua Velva Ice Blue projects furthest (Aqua Velva Ice Blue 46/100, Or et Flamme 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Or et Flamme and Aqua Velva Ice Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cedar, Clary Sage and Moss.

Is Or et Flamme or Aqua Velva Ice Blue better for summer or winter?

Or et Flamme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Or et Flamme and Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Or et Flamme features Lily of the Valley, Petitgrain, Cedar, Clary Sage and Vetiver. Aqua Velva Ice Blue features Mint, Lavender, Moss, Lemon and Bergamot.