Aqua vs Metropolis

Shared character

Both Aqua and Metropolis feature citrus, woody, and aromatic qualities through shared notes of neroli, amber, patchouli, lavender, petitgrain, orange, cedar, and mandarin orange.

How they differ

Aqua is characterized by aquatic, powdery, herbal, and marine accords, utilizing unique notes such as sage, cotton flower, seaweed, and water notes. Metropolis is defined by green, spicy, fresh, earthy, fougère, animalic, fresh spicy, and warm spicy accords, incorporating a wide range of unique notes including sandalwood, geranium, musk, vetiver, leather, clary sage, cinnamon, pineapple, tarragon, ambergris, green notes, clove, peppermint, juniper berries, carnation, moss, fresh notes, and wormwood.

Who each suits

Aqua suits those who prefer aquatic, marine, and powdery profiles. Metropolis suits those who prefer spicy, green, earthy, and fougère profiles.