Fragrance comparison

She vs Aqua Sextius

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 963 ratings analysed

5 wins

She

House of Matriarch

4.1942 votes

Rank #31,390 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Aqua Sextius

Jul et Mad Paris

3.98921 votes

Rank #1,671 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

She takes 5 of 7 categories.

She
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aqua Sextius
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

She5/7

Aqua Sextius2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SheHouse of Matriarch

Aqua SextiusJul et Mad Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 28%Had 7%Want 65%

3.98/ 5 · 921 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerSheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

26%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

46%Love

31%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

654 votes

Category winnerSheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAqua Sextius

SillageShe

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value45

Category winnerSheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

smoky77%

white floral69%

aromatic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

marine77%

sweet69%

fruity61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemongrassLemon VerbenaBeeswaxLemon BlossomTonka BeanWhite FlowersBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SmokeTeaMilkCopalBroom

Base6-8+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)Tolu BalsamAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Guaiac Wood

Top

GrapefruitBergamotTeaMandarin OrangeOrangeMimosa

Heart

Sea NotesFigPine Tree NeedlesWhite Flowers

Base

MuskOakmossCedarAmberLabdanumGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesWhite Flowers, Bergamot, Tea and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for She, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night64

Spring81

Summer100

Fall14

Winter5

Day–

Night–

Category winnerSheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men31

Unisex58

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,390

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,671

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews132

Category winnerAqua SextiusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch She breaks every standard rule of citrus perfumery. The scent ignores ordinary short-lived lemon oils entirely. Instead, perfumer Christi Meshell constructs a vibrant, lingering brightness using vintage Zanzibar lemongrass and crisp lemon verbena suspended in an organic grape alcohol base. The openi…

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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…

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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, She or Aqua Sextius?

She takes 5 of 7 categories. She is rated 4.19/5 from 42 votes; Aqua Sextius is rated 3.98/5 from 921 votes. Choose She for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aqua Sextius for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, She or Aqua Sextius?

Aqua Sextius lasts longest (Aqua Sextius 73/100, She 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, She or Aqua Sextius?

Projection is very close: She 63/100, Aqua Sextius 62/100 for sillage.

Do She and Aqua Sextius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include White Flowers, Bergamot, Tea and Guaiac Wood.

Is She or Aqua Sextius better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in She and Aqua Sextius?

She has top notes of Lemongrass, Lemon Verbena, Beeswax and Lemon Blossom, heart notes of Smoke, Tea, Milk and Copal, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Tolu Balsam, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Guaiac Wood. 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.