Fragrance comparison

Acqua Neroli vs Viva Acqua Fresca

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 903 ratings analysed

Acqua Neroli

Clean

3.65829 votes

Rank #36,755 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Viva Acqua Fresca

O Boticário

4.1274 votes

Rank #16,850 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viva Acqua Fresca takes 4 of 7 categories.

Acqua Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Viva Acqua Fresca
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Acqua Neroli3/7

Viva Acqua Fresca4/7

Ratings & consensus: Viva Acqua Fresca
Community sentiment: Viva Acqua Fresca
Longevity: Acqua Neroli
Sillage & projection: Acqua Neroli
Value for money: Viva Acqua Fresca
Versatility: Acqua Neroli
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Viva Acqua Fresca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Acqua NeroliClean

Viva Acqua FrescaO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.65/ 5 · 829 votes

Have 56%Had 16%Want 28%

4.12/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 57%Had 17%Want 26%

Category winnerViva Acqua FrescaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

32%Like

19%Ok

17%Dislike

4%Hate

829 votes

46%Love

30%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerViva Acqua FrescaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityAcqua Neroli

SillageAcqua Neroli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value64

Category winnerViva Acqua FrescaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

musky65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

aromatic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match67%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotSicilian OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

NeroliOrange BlossomJasmine

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)AmberSandalwood

Top

Mandarin OrangeLemonNeroliBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomJasmineWatery Notes

Base

MuskCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Acqua Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring79

Summer100

Fall19

Winter9

Day100

Night13

Spring74

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAcqua NeroliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex58

Women38

Men2

Unisex63

Women34

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,755

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,850

PerfumerFanny Grau

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerViva Acqua FrescaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Acqua Neroli by Clean is a bright citrus and white floral fragrance built around fresh neroli and sparkling fruit. It opens with an energetic splash of bergamot, Sicilian orange, and mandarin orange that feels crisp and uplifting, like cutting into fresh citrus fruit on a warm morning. As the sharp initial spray settl…

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Viva Acqua Fresca by O Boticário delivers a sunny, energizing splash of sparkling mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and crisp bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a warm summer morning. Created by perfumer Fanny Grau, this bright citrus floral blends sweet neroli with breezy orange blossom and watery notes to keep…

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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 Neroli or Viva Acqua Fresca?

Viva Acqua Fresca takes 4 of 7 categories. Acqua Neroli is rated 3.65/5 from 829 votes; Viva Acqua Fresca is rated 4.12/5 from 74 votes. Choose Acqua Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Viva Acqua Fresca for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Acqua Neroli or Viva Acqua Fresca?

Acqua Neroli lasts longest (Acqua Neroli 58/100, Viva Acqua Fresca 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Acqua Neroli or Viva Acqua Fresca?

Acqua Neroli projects furthest (Acqua Neroli 49/100, Viva Acqua Fresca 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Acqua Neroli and Viva Acqua Fresca smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Orange Blossom.

Is Acqua Neroli or Viva Acqua Fresca better for summer or winter?

For summer, Acqua Neroli is the stronger pick. For winter, Acqua Neroli is the stronger pick. Acqua Neroli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Acqua Neroli and Viva Acqua Fresca?

Acqua Neroli has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Amber and Sandalwood. Viva Acqua Fresca has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Watery Notes, a base of Musk, Cedar and Amber.