Fragrance comparison

UNLTD The Exhibit vs Aqua Blue

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 58 ratings analysed

1 wins

UNLTD The Exhibit

Marc Ecko

3.9858 votes

Rank #16,197 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Aqua Blue

Sergio Nero

—0 votes

Rank #68,108 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

UNLTD The Exhibit takes 1 of 1 categories.

UNLTD The Exhibit
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aqua Blue
Choose it for a aromatic and green character.

UNLTD The Exhibit1/1

Aqua Blue0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

UNLTD The ExhibitMarc Ecko

Aqua BlueSergio Nero

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 61%Had 21%Want 19%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic86%

sweet72%

fresh spicy58%

warm spicy44%

fruity30%

aromatic100%

green90%

fruity80%

amber70%

fresh spicy60%

marine50%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

OrangeBergamotRed Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomMelonLavender

Base4-5 hrs

MuskVetiverAmber

Top

Black currant leafBergamotMint

Heart

Marine notesRed AppleCardamomNutmeg

Base

AmberVetiverCypress

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Red Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver. Durations are only published for UNLTD The Exhibit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex54

Women0

Casual 47%Work 30%Party 13%Date 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#68,108

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUNLTD The ExhibitHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marc Ecko UNLTD The Exhibit is an uncomplicated, upbeat citrus cologne built around an energetic burst of sweet orange, zesty bergamot, and crisp red apple. The opening smells like peeled fruit on a sunny morning, carrying a sunny brightness that immediately lifts the room. As the sharp initial mist settles, dewy melo…

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Aqua Blue by Sergio Nero is a clean, aromatic aquatic scent for men that balances crisp mint with sea notes. It feels like a fresh, cooling splash of water on a warm morning, making it ideal for daily wear in the office or casual summer outings. The crisp red apple and vetiver provide a grounded, masculine finish that…

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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.

Do UNLTD The Exhibit and Aqua Blue smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Red Apple, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is UNLTD The Exhibit or Aqua Blue better for summer or winter?

UNLTD The Exhibit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in UNLTD The Exhibit and Aqua Blue?

UNLTD The Exhibit has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Red Apple, heart notes of Cardamom, Melon and Lavender, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Aqua Blue has top notes of Black currant leaf, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Marine notes, Red Apple, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Cypress.