Fragrance comparison

Agrums vs Alive

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 15 ratings analysed

2 wins

Agrums

Claudia Scattolini

2.003 votes

Rank #77,167 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #40,897 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agrums takes 2 of 3 categories.

Agrums
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Agrums2/3

Alive1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AgrumsClaudia Scattolini

AliveAmerican Eagle

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

100%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate25

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityAgrums

SillageAgrums

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

warm spicy83%

aromatic65%

woody48%

musky30%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitLemonTangerineBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

ClovesSage

Base6 to 8 hours

CedarWhite MuskAmbergris

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cloves. Durations are only published for Agrums, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#77,167

PerfumerClaudia Scattolini

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAliveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agrums by Claudia Scattolini delivers an assertive citrus start built around grapefruit, lemon, tangerine, and bergamot. Instead of staying light and breezy like typical summer colognes, the composition immediately reveals a pungent, warm spicy heart of cloves and herbal sage. This savory undercurrent gives the crisp …

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Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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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, Agrums or Alive?

Agrums takes 2 of 3 categories. Agrums is rated 2.00/5 from 3 votes; Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Agrums for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agrums or Alive?

Agrums lasts longest (Agrums 100/100, Alive 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agrums or Alive?

Agrums projects furthest (Agrums 88/100, Alive 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agrums and Alive smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cloves.

Is Agrums or Alive better for summer or winter?

Agrums suits day or night wear; Alive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agrums and Alive?

Agrums has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Cloves and Sage, a base of Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris. Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.