Rose Shot vs Aqua Sextius
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aqua Sextius takes 6 of 7 categories.
Rose ShotChoose it for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring.
Aqua SextiusChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Rose Shot1/7
Aqua Sextius6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Aqua Sextius
- Community sentiment
- Aqua Sextius
- Longevity
- Aqua Sextius
- Sillage & projection
- Aqua Sextius
- Value for money
- Aqua Sextius
- Versatility
- Rose Shot
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aqua Sextius
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Rose ShotOlfactive StudioAqua SextiusJul et Mad ParisWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.80/ 5 · 237 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.98/ 5 · 921 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
Category winnerAqua SextiusRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
34%Like
21%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
237 votes
46%Love
31%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
654 votes
Category winnerAqua SextiusMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAqua Sextius
SillageAqua Sextius
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAqua SextiusBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
soft spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
marine77%
sweet69%
fruity61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pink PepperBergamotelemi
Heart
Turkish RoseWhite Flowers
Base
Atlas CedarGuaiac WoodOakmoss
Top
GrapefruitBergamotTeaMandarin OrangeOrangeMimosa
Heart
Sea NotesFigPine Tree NeedlesWhite Flowers
Base
MuskOakmossCedarAmberLabdanumGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, White Flowers, Atlas Cedar and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer81
Fall0
Winter42
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer100
Fall14
Winter5
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRose ShotMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#14,859
PerfumerDominique Ropion
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#1,835
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews132
Category winnerAqua SextiusHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRose Shot by Olfactive Studio starts with a bracing, sharp kick of bergamot and pink pepper that immediately commands attention. This is not a sugary floral, but rather a green, dew-kissed Turkish rose wrapped in the piney freshness of elemi resin. As it sits on the skin, the fragrance warms into a dry, woody base of …
Reviews →Aqua Sextius is a woody aquatic that brings a bright, juicy blend of grapefruit and fig to the skin. It feels like a sunny day in Provence, moving from tart citrus to a resinous, pine-shaded base. This versatile, unisex fragrance shines in warm spring and summer weather, making it a reliable pick for daily wear in the…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Rose Shot or Aqua Sextius?
Aqua Sextius takes 6 of 7 categories. Rose Shot is rated 3.80/5 from 237 votes; Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes. Choose Rose Shot for a rose and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer.
Which lasts longer, Rose Shot or Aqua Sextius?
Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, Rose Shot 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rose Shot or Aqua Sextius?
Aqua Sextius projects furthest (Aqua Sextius 62/100, Rose Shot 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rose Shot and Aqua Sextius smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, White Flowers, Atlas Cedar and Guaiac Wood.
Is Rose Shot or Aqua Sextius better for summer or winter?
For summer, Aqua Sextius is the stronger pick. For winter, Rose Shot is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rose Shot and Aqua Sextius?
Rose Shot has top notes of Pink Pepper, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and White Flowers, a base of Atlas Cedar, Guaiac Wood and Oakmoss. Aqua Sextius has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot, Tea and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Fig, Pine Tree Needles and White Flowers, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Cedar and Amber.
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