Fragrance comparison

5 THE INVESTIGATOR vs Saver Royal Reserve

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

5 THE INVESTIGATOR

hOUSE OF hELIOS

5.001 votes

Rank #51,600 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Saver Royal Reserve

Água de Cheiro

4.003 votes

Rank #46,573 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saver Royal Reserve takes 4 of 4 categories.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saver Royal Reserve
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

5 THE INVESTIGATOR0/4

Saver Royal Reserve4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Saver Royal Reserve
Sillage & projection: Saver Royal Reserve
Value for money: Saver Royal Reserve
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Saver Royal Reserve

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

5 THE INVESTIGATORhOUSE OF hELIOS

Saver Royal ReserveÁgua de Cheiro

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 4%Want 52%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySaver Royal Reserve

SillageSaver Royal Reserve

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSaver Royal ReserveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

green60%

lavender50%

aromatic100%

citrus88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

lavender42%

Scent match74%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MandarinOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderRosemaryNeroliBasil

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanCedarwoodVetiver

Top

OrangeRosemaryLemonBergamot

Heart

CilantroLavenderNeroliJasmine

Base

CedarVetiverAmberPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesOrange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 5 THE INVESTIGATOR, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,600

PerfumerMarine Mercé

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,573

PerfumerLeonardo Lucheze

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerSaver Royal ReserveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Helios 5 The Investigator wakes up your senses with a sharp squeeze of yellow lemon, ripe mandarin, and juicy orange. The citrus burst is bright. It does not linger long, though. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk top notes step aside for an aromatic garden blend of clean lavender, peppery basil, and crisp ros…

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Saver Royal Reserve by Água de Cheiro is a classic woody spicy composition for men, highlighting vibrant citrus and earthy notes. It centers on a sharp blend of orange, rosemary, and lemon, grounding itself in deep cedar and vetiver. This fragrance suits professional daily wear in mild to warm climates, offering a cle…

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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, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Saver Royal Reserve?

Saver Royal Reserve takes 4 of 4 categories. 5 THE INVESTIGATOR is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Saver Royal Reserve is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 5 THE INVESTIGATOR for a aromatic and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saver Royal Reserve for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Saver Royal Reserve?

Saver Royal Reserve lasts longest (Saver Royal Reserve 70/100, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Saver Royal Reserve?

Saver Royal Reserve projects furthest (Saver Royal Reserve 63/100, 5 THE INVESTIGATOR 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Saver Royal Reserve smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Orange, Lemon, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is 5 THE INVESTIGATOR or Saver Royal Reserve better for summer or winter?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR suits daytime wear; Saver Royal Reserve suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 5 THE INVESTIGATOR and Saver Royal Reserve?

5 THE INVESTIGATOR has top notes of Mandarin, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Neroli and Basil, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Vetiver. Saver Royal Reserve has top notes of Orange, Rosemary, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cilantro, Lavender, Neroli and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Amber and Patchouli.