Fragrance comparison

Paura dell'Acqua vs Aamal Metallique

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 65 ratings analysed

Paura dell'Acqua

Anti

3.8856 votes

Rank #12,284 White FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

Aamal Metallique

The Spirit of Dubai

3.449 votes

Rank #61,000 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Paura dell'Acqua
Choose it for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Aamal Metallique
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Paura dell'Acqua2/4

Aamal Metallique2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aamal Metallique
Sillage & projection: Aamal Metallique
Value for money: Paura dell'Acqua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paura dell'Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paura dell'AcquaAnti

Aamal MetalliqueThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 20%Had 2%Want 78%

3.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

48%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

33%Love

22%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityAamal Metallique

SillageAamal Metallique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value56

Category winnerPaura dell'AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

amber83%

tuberose65%

animalic48%

vanilla30%

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

fruity77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerPetitgrainMandarin

Heart

TuberoseJasmineRose

Base

LabdanumTonkaAmber

Top

PetitgrainCoconutBlackcurrantPeachBergamotNutmegLemon

Heart

Solar NotesYlang YlangLily of the ValleySaltOrchidTiareImmortelleJasmine

Base

AgarwoodSandalwoodAmbergrisVetiverVanillaTonkaPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Jasmine, Labdanum and Tonka. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter86

Day100

Night80

Spring67

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex22

Women67

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,284

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#61,000

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerPaura dell'AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paura dell'Acqua is a warm, opulent floral amber built around tuberose, jasmine, rose, ginger, tonka and labdanum. On skin it can read sensual and dense, with a spicy citrus opening that melts into heady white flowers and a sweet amber base. The strongest review points to a magnetic, date-night style with a curious li…

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Aamal Metallique opens with an immediate burst of green petitgrain, tart blackcurrant, and juicy peach, backed by a rich swirl of creamy coconut. The top settles quickly into a radiant floral heart. Creamy ylang ylang, tiare, and powdery orchid mingle with a crisp mineral salt note and warm solar tones. As hours pass,…

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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, Paura dell'Acqua or Aamal Metallique?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Paura dell'Acqua is rated 3.88/5 from 56 votes; Aamal Metallique is rated 3.44/5 from 9 votes. Choose Paura dell'Acqua for a white floral and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Aamal Metallique for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Paura dell'Acqua or Aamal Metallique?

Aamal Metallique lasts longest (Aamal Metallique 87/100, Paura dell'Acqua 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paura dell'Acqua or Aamal Metallique?

Projection is very close: Aamal Metallique 67/100, Paura dell'Acqua 66/100 for sillage.

Do Paura dell'Acqua and Aamal Metallique smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Jasmine, Labdanum and Tonka.

Is Paura dell'Acqua or Aamal Metallique better for summer or winter?

Paura dell'Acqua suits daytime wear; Aamal Metallique suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paura dell'Acqua and Aamal Metallique?

Paura dell'Acqua has top notes of Ginger, Petitgrain and Mandarin, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Labdanum, Tonka and Amber. Aamal Metallique has top notes of Petitgrain, Coconut, Blackcurrant and Peach, heart notes of Solar Notes, Ylang Ylang, Lily of the Valley and Salt, a base of Agarwood, Sandalwood, Ambergris and Vetiver.