Acqua di Selva vs ARC
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
ARC takes 5 of 7 categories.
Acqua di SelvaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
ARCChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Selva2/7
ARC5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- ARC
- Community sentiment
- Acqua di Selva
- Longevity
- ARC
- Sillage & projection
- ARC
- Value for money
- Acqua di Selva
- Versatility
- ARC
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- ARC
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Acqua di SelvaVisconti di ModroneARCMalloWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.95/ 5 · 201 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
4.07/ 5 · 121 votes
Have 32%Had 4%Want 64%
Category winnerARCRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate39%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
14%Dislike
2%Hate
201 votes
64%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
13%Hate
121 votes
Category winnerAcqua di SelvaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityARC
SillageARC
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAcqua di SelvaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
citrus48%
green30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
fresh spicy77%
lavender69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonBasilBergamotRosemaryLavender
Heart
Pine TreeThymeClary SageGeraniumCloves
Base
PeatVetiverCedarMusk
Top30 to 60 minutes
Pine TreeRosemaryBasilThyme
Heart2 to 4 hours
LavenderJasmine Sambac
Base6 to 8 hours
Siam BenzoinOakmossStyraxCypriol Oil or Nagarmotha
InformationalShared notesBasil, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine Tree. Durations are only published for ARC, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall75
Winter33
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer64
Fall96
Winter84
Day100
Night78
Category winnerARCMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#8,466
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews43
Overall rank#7,687
PerfumerAntonio Lasheras, Rajesh Balkrishnan
Launched—
Reviews41
Category winnerARCHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAcqua di Selva is a dry, pine-forward cologne built on classic Italian barbershop traditions. Visconti di Modrone pairs bitter citrus with sharp basil and rosemary before settling into an earthy, mossy base. It suits mature men seeking a clean, bracing green splash for warm summer mornings.
Reviews →ARC by Mallo is an aromatic woody fougere that brings wild mountain air into everyday wear. It opens with a crisp snap of pine tree, crushed rosemary, basil, and savory thyme that smells like rubbing fresh garden herbs between your fingers. As it warms, smooth lavender and a subtle touch of jasmine sambac soften the s…
Reviews →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, Acqua di Selva or ARC?
ARC takes 5 of 7 categories. Acqua di Selva is rated 3.95/5 from 201 votes; ARC is rated 4.07/5 from 121 votes. Choose Acqua di Selva for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose ARC for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Acqua di Selva or ARC?
ARC lasts longest (ARC 78/100, Acqua di Selva 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Acqua di Selva or ARC?
ARC projects furthest (ARC 65/100, Acqua di Selva 49/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Acqua di Selva and ARC smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine Tree.
Is Acqua di Selva or ARC better for summer or winter?
For summer, Acqua di Selva is the stronger pick. For winter, ARC is the stronger pick. ARC suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Acqua di Selva and ARC?
Acqua di Selva has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Thyme, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Peat, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk. ARC has top notes of Pine Tree, Rosemary, Basil and Thyme, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Siam Benzoin, Oakmoss, Styrax and Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha.
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