Fragrance comparison

Agua Brava vs Black Dianthus

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,343 ratings analysed

4 wins

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #836 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories.

Agua Brava
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua Brava4/7

Black Dianthus3/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua Brava
Community sentiment: Agua Brava
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
Value for money: Agua Brava
Versatility: Black Dianthus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua Brava

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua BravaAntonio Puig

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

Category winnerAgua BravaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

992 votes

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAgua BravaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage

Heart

PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation

Base

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesThyme, Carnation and Vetiver. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night33

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#836

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerAgua BravaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Brava is a dry, green classic with lavender, citrus, pine and herbs over oakmoss, leather and woods. It opens brisk and outdoorsy, then settles into a mossy masculine style that feels more rugged than polished. It still makes sense for buyers who enjoy old-school aromatic scents and low-cost daily wear. Sample fi…

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Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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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, Agua Brava or Black Dianthus?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories. Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Brava or Black Dianthus?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Brava or Black Dianthus?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Brava and Black Dianthus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Carnation and Vetiver.

Is Agua Brava or Black Dianthus better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. Agua Brava suits daytime wear; Black Dianthus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Brava and Black Dianthus?

Agua Brava has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Pine, Bay Leaf, Thyme and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood. Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna.