Fragrance comparison

Acqua di Selva vs Eder

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

Updated 27 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

Acqua di Selva

Visconti di Modrone

3.95201 votes

Rank #7,997 AromaticWoody

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67%scent match

Closely related

Eder

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

3.6010 votes

Rank #55,335 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Acqua di Selva
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Eder
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Acqua di Selva2/4

Eder2/4

Ratings & consensus: Acqua di Selva
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Eder
Sillage & projection: Eder
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Acqua di Selva

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua di SelvaVisconti di Modrone

EderParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.60/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 19%Want 50%

Category winnerAcqua di SelvaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

201 votes

20%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityEder

SillageEder

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

lavender48%

citrus30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBasilBergamotRosemaryLavender

Heart

Pine TreeThymeClary SageGeraniumCloves

Base

PeatVetiverCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

LavenderLemonRosemary

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarPine TreeCypress

Base6-8 hrs

Sichuan PepperPepper

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine Tree. Durations are only published for Eder, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall75

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night34

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,997

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#55,335

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAcqua di SelvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua 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.

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Eder by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque brings the brisk air of the Pyrenees mountains straight to your skin. The scent kicks off with an energetic burst of tart lemon rind, crushed rosemary needles, and French lavender. It smells crisp, herbal, and immediately refreshing rather than sweet or powdery. As the bright…

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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, Acqua di Selva or Eder?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Acqua di Selva is rated 3.95/5 from 201 votes; Eder is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes. Choose Acqua di Selva for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Eder for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Acqua di Selva or Eder?

Eder lasts longest (Eder 73/100, Acqua di Selva 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua di Selva or Eder?

Eder projects furthest (Eder 63/100, Acqua di Selva 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua di Selva and Eder smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rosemary, Lavender and Pine Tree.

Is Acqua di Selva or Eder better for summer or winter?

Eder suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua di Selva and Eder?

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. Eder has top notes of Lavender, Lemon and Rosemary, heart notes of Cedar, Pine Tree and Cypress, a base of Sichuan Pepper and Pepper.