53 community ratings

Aqaba / Aqaba Classic

Name: Aqaba / Aqaba Classic
Brand: Aqaba

Perfumer: Thierry Wasser

1998WomenClassic

8.0/ 10

Community score
53 ratings

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Aqaba / Aqaba Classic is a floral, spicy and resinous women's fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings.

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Skunky's take: Nightlife loves this one, or so the votes say.

How does it perform?

From 41 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.1 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

87% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Oakmoss Egyptian jasmine Cinnamon Cardamom Damask rose Bulgarian rose Frankincense Peach

White cedarwood

Tea Clove

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous

What does Aqaba / Aqaba Classic smell like?

Rose and jasmine form a floral backbone: Damask and Bulgarian rose sit beside Egyptian jasmine, while peach adds a soft, sweet fruitiness. Cinnamon, cardamom and clove bring spicy warmth, and frankincense and oakmoss pull the scent towards a resinous, woody, slightly smoky side. Tea and white cedarwood stay in the background, and an animal accord adds depth throughout.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with nights out and evenings leading the occasions. It reads mostly feminine, with some voters calling it classic. Neela Vermeire Créations Trayee and Ormonde Jayne Muscat have a close profile.