Fragrance comparison

Puma Aqua Man vs Sublicius

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

3 wins

Puma Aqua Man

Puma

3.5668 votes

Rank #19,370 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Sublicius

Mauro Lorenzi Profumi

3.673 votes

Rank #53,934 WoodyEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puma Aqua Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

Puma Aqua Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sublicius
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Puma Aqua Man3/4

Sublicius1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Puma Aqua ManPuma

SubliciusMauro Lorenzi Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 31%Had 56%Want 13%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

12%Love

57%Like

7%Ok

22%Dislike

1%Hate

68 votes

0%Love

67%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySublicius

SillagePuma Aqua Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPuma Aqua ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Pink GrapefruitGingerPepper

Heart1-3 hrs

MelonTomato LeafCyclamen

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOakmossVetiver

Top

TangerineGingerWhite PepperPink Grapefruit

Heart

GardeniaNarcissusMagnoliaAromatic SpicesDried Plum

Base

VetiverOakmossBlack AmberLabdanumPrecious Woods

InformationalShared notesPink Grapefruit, Ginger, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Puma Aqua Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall37

Winter13

Day100

Night6

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 51%Work 29%Date 11%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,370

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#53,934

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerPuma Aqua ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Puma Aqua Man catches people off guard right out of the gate. Despite the blue bottle and aquatic title, this is not your typical watery calone splash. You get an immediate punch of zesty pink grapefruit paired with fiery grated ginger and sharp crushed pepper. The citrus feels crisp and bitter rather than sugary. Wit…

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Sublicius reads as a creamy, mossy white floral with a richer, slightly soapy texture than its bright citrus opening first suggests. Gardenia, magnolia and narcissus sit over vetiver, oakmoss and ambered woods, giving it a polished floral heart with an earthy, spicy base. It looks better suited to cooler weather and e…

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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, Puma Aqua Man or Sublicius?

Puma Aqua Man takes 3 of 4 categories. Puma Aqua Man is rated 3.56/5 from 68 votes; Sublicius is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Puma Aqua Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sublicius for a woody and earthy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Puma Aqua Man or Sublicius?

Sublicius lasts longest (Sublicius 80/100, Puma Aqua Man 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Puma Aqua Man or Sublicius?

Puma Aqua Man projects furthest (Puma Aqua Man 54/100, Sublicius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Puma Aqua Man and Sublicius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pink Grapefruit, Ginger, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

Is Puma Aqua Man or Sublicius better for summer or winter?

Puma Aqua Man suits daytime wear; Sublicius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Puma Aqua Man and Sublicius?

Puma Aqua Man has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Ginger and Pepper, heart notes of Melon, Tomato Leaf and Cyclamen, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Vetiver. Sublicius has top notes of Tangerine, Ginger, White Pepper and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Gardenia, Narcissus, Magnolia and Aromatic Spices, a base of Vetiver, Oakmoss, Black Amber and Labdanum.