Fragrance comparison

Sensuelle vs Aqua Azure

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 67 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sensuelle

Ulric de Varens · 2014

3.9564 votes

Rank #18,166 Soft SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua Azure

Sergio Nero

3.673 votes

Rank #61,129 CitrusPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sensuelle takes 4 of 4 categories.

Sensuelle
Choose it for a soft spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Aqua Azure
Choose it for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sensuelle4/4

Aqua Azure0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SensuelleUlric de Varens

Aqua AzureSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 33%Had 20%Want 47%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 7%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

59%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

64 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySensuelle

SillageSensuelle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSensuelleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

soft spicy100%

patchouli92%

iris84%

powdery77%

rose69%

citrus61%

citrus100%

powdery92%

iris84%

woody77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, iris and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LicoriceGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliMusk

Top

GrapefruitLemonPineapple

Heart

IrisLily of the ValleyJasmineRose

Base

TonkaCedarAmberMuskSandalwoodVanillaPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Iris, Rose and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Sensuelle, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

Date 33%Party 25%Casual 24%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,166

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2014

Reviews5

Overall rank#61,129

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSensuelleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulric de Varens Sensuelle cuts against ordinary department store trends with a bracing clash of bitter citrus peel and dark anise. The opening is prickly. Tart grapefruit and bittersweet licorice release a sharp medicinal alcohol vapor that stings the nostrils for roughly two minutes. Once the solvent evaporates, a ve…

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Aqua Azure by Sergio Nero opens with a bright burst of pineapple, lemon, and grapefruit. This floral fruity gourmand settles into a warm base of tonka, sandalwood, and musk. It creates a refreshing feel suitable for warm spring days or office wear. The scent balances citrus sharpness with a soft, sweet base that cling…

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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, Sensuelle or Aqua Azure?

Sensuelle takes 4 of 4 categories. Sensuelle is rated 3.95/5 from 64 votes; Aqua Azure is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Sensuelle for a soft spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Aqua Azure for a citrus and powdery character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sensuelle or Aqua Azure?

Sensuelle lasts longest (Sensuelle 72/100, Aqua Azure 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sensuelle or Aqua Azure?

Sensuelle projects furthest (Sensuelle 65/100, Aqua Azure 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sensuelle and Aqua Azure smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, iris and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Iris, Rose and Patchouli.

Is Sensuelle or Aqua Azure better for summer or winter?

Sensuelle suits evening wear; Aqua Azure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sensuelle and Aqua Azure?

Sensuelle has top notes of Licorice and Grapefruit, heart notes of Iris and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Musk. Aqua Azure has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Tonka, Cedar, Amber and Musk.