Fragrance comparison

Original vs Aqua Velva Ice Blue

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 770 ratings analysed

7 wins

Original

Denim

4.17534 votes

Rank #2,915 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Aqua Velva Ice Blue

Williams

4.07236 votes

Rank #5,669 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Original takes 7 of 7 categories.

Original
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Velva Ice Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring.

Original7/7

Aqua Velva Ice Blue0/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OriginalDenim

Aqua Velva Ice BlueWilliams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerOriginalRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

534 votes

40%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerOriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityOriginal

SillageOriginal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value89

Category winnerOriginalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody90%

amber80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

soft spicy50%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Clary SageBergamotPetitgrain

Heart2-3 hrs

Olibanum

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverCedarAmber

Notes

MintLavenderMossLemonBergamotLeatherCedarJasmineClary SagePetitgrainSandalwoodAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cedar. Durations are only published for Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOriginalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men98

Unisex1

Women0

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 12%Party 8%

Men95

Unisex2

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews70

Overall rank#5,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerOriginalHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Original hits with a bracing blast of bitter petitgrain, zesty bergamot, and pungent clary sage. It is unapologetically bold. The alcohol rush stings for three minutes, then quickly gives way to a dry, resinous heart of smoky olibanum. As the scent warms on skin, earthy vetiver and dry cedar lock into a golden a…

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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, Original or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Original takes 7 of 7 categories. Original is rated 4.17/5 from 534 votes; Aqua Velva Ice Blue is rated 4.07/5 from 236 votes. Choose Original for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Velva Ice Blue for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Original or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Original lasts longest (Original 68/100, Aqua Velva Ice Blue 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Original or Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Original projects furthest (Original 61/100, Aqua Velva Ice Blue 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Original and Aqua Velva Ice Blue smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Bergamot, Petitgrain and Cedar.

Is Original or Aqua Velva Ice Blue better for summer or winter?

For summer, Original is the stronger pick. For winter, Original is the stronger pick. Original suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Original and Aqua Velva Ice Blue?

Original has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Olibanum, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Amber. Aqua Velva Ice Blue features Mint, Lavender, Moss, Lemon and Bergamot.