Fragrance comparison

Ace vs Arbo Puro

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 257 ratings analysed

Ace

Riggs

4.502 votes

Rank #57,448 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Arbo Puro

O Boticário

3.71255 votes

Rank #19,309 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Ace
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Arbo Puro
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Ace2/4

Arbo Puro2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Ace
Sillage & projection: Ace
Value for money: Arbo Puro
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Arbo Puro

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AceRiggs

Arbo PuroO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

3.71/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

22%Love

44%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

5%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityAce

SillageAce

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerArbo PuroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

green77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotCardamomOrange

Heart

Green TeaLavenderRose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

MelonBlack PepperBergamotRangpurGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

BambooGreen TeaMintLavenderGeraniumLily of the ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskPatchouliCashmeranAmberCoumarin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring89

Summer100

Fall30

Winter11

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men67

Unisex32

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,448

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,309

PerfumerLeslie Gauthier

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerArbo PuroHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ace by Riggs opens with bright bergamot and orange, then settles into a cleaner aromatic heart of green tea, lavender, and soft rose. The dry-down brings sandalwood, musk, and a light tonka warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy citrus scent with an easy unisex feel. If you like crisp, polished fragrances that stay approac…

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Arbo Puro by O Boticário is an airy, aromatic cologne built around crisp melon, zesty bergamot, and soothing green tea. Created in 2024 by perfumer Leslie Gauthier, this fragrance kicks off with an energizing splash of sweet melon, tart grapefruit, and cracked black pepper before settling into a tranquil heart of leaf…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ace or Arbo Puro?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Ace is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Arbo Puro is rated 3.71/5 from 255 votes. Choose Ace for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Arbo Puro for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Ace or Arbo Puro?

Ace lasts longest (Ace 60/100, Arbo Puro 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ace or Arbo Puro?

Ace projects furthest (Ace 50/100, Arbo Puro 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ace and Arbo Puro smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Green Tea and Lavender.

Is Ace or Arbo Puro better for summer or winter?

Ace suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ace and Arbo Puro?

Ace has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Orange, heart notes of Green Tea, Lavender and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Musk. Arbo Puro has top notes of Melon, Black Pepper, Bergamot and Rangpur, heart notes of Bamboo, Green Tea, Mint and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Musk, Patchouli and Cashmeran.