Fragrance comparison

Waters of Maluku vs Lady Mac Steed Turquoise

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 47 ratings analysed

4 wins

Waters of Maluku

Project 1945

4.4236 votes

Rank #13,263 Warm SpicyCitrus

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Lady Mac Steed Turquoise

John Mac Steed

3.9111 votes

Rank #36,956 CitrusGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Waters of Maluku takes 4 of 5 categories.

Waters of Maluku
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lady Mac Steed Turquoise
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Waters of Maluku4/5

Lady Mac Steed Turquoise1/5

Ratings & consensus: Waters of Maluku
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lady Mac Steed Turquoise
Sillage & projection: Waters of Maluku
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Waters of Maluku
Fragranxe ranking: Waters of Maluku

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Waters of MalukuProject 1945

Lady Mac Steed TurquoiseJohn Mac Steed

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.42/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 43%Had 13%Want 44%

3.91/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 24%Want 58%

Category winnerWaters of MalukuRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

45%Love

27%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLady Mac Steed Turquoise

SillageWaters of Maluku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

citrus100%

green92%

floral84%

tropical77%

woody69%

fruity61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitGreen TeaCarrot

Heart2-3 hrs

LotusCinnamonPeony

Base5-7 hrs

MuskCloveIncenseLabdanum

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMangoFig Leaf

Heart2-3 hrs

HyacinthLotusPeony

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarIncenseSandalwood

Category winnerWaters of MalukuLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring40

Summer100

Fall43

Winter17

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night24

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex48

Women6

Casual 40%Work 32%Date 20%Party 9%

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Work 27%Party 19%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,263

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#36,956

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerWaters of MalukuHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Waters of Maluku by Project 1945 flips traditional aquatic expectations upside down. Instead of dumping synthetic sea salt or harsh marine chemicals onto your skin, this Indonesian creation greets you with brisk pink grapefruit, earthy carrot seed, and brewed green tea. Within twenty minutes, the initial burst softens…

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Lady Mac Steed Turquoise by John Mac Steed opens with an immediate flash of tart pink grapefruit, crisp green fig leaf, and juicy mango peel. The initial spray has a bright alcohol sparkle that settles within two minutes into a damp, lush garden aroma. As the citrus mellows, watery lotus and pink peony introduce a cri…

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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, Waters of Maluku or Lady Mac Steed Turquoise?

Waters of Maluku takes 4 of 5 categories. Waters of Maluku is rated 4.42/5 from 36 votes; Lady Mac Steed Turquoise is rated 3.91/5 from 11 votes. Choose Waters of Maluku for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lady Mac Steed Turquoise for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Waters of Maluku or Lady Mac Steed Turquoise?

Lady Mac Steed Turquoise lasts longest (Lady Mac Steed Turquoise 60/100, Waters of Maluku 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Waters of Maluku or Lady Mac Steed Turquoise?

Waters of Maluku projects furthest (Waters of Maluku 51/100, Lady Mac Steed Turquoise 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Waters of Maluku and Lady Mac Steed Turquoise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lotus, Peony and Incense.

Is Waters of Maluku or Lady Mac Steed Turquoise better for summer or winter?

Waters of Maluku suits daytime wear; Lady Mac Steed Turquoise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Waters of Maluku and Lady Mac Steed Turquoise?

Waters of Maluku has top notes of Grapefruit, Green Tea and Carrot, heart notes of Lotus, Cinnamon and Peony, a base of Musk, Clove, Incense and Labdanum. Lady Mac Steed Turquoise has top notes of Grapefruit, Mango and Fig Leaf, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lotus and Peony, a base of Virginia Cedar, Incense and Sandalwood.