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Agua Brava vs Dollar

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

Updated 1,319 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Agua Brava

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Dollar

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua Brava5/7
Dollar2/7
Ratings & consensus
Agua Brava
Community sentiment
Agua Brava
Longevity
Agua Brava
Sillage & projection
Dollar
Value for money
Agua Brava
Versatility
Dollar
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
DollarParis Elysees
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
3.71/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%
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

23%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityAgua Brava

SillageDollar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value87
¤ Price value86
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%
woody91%
earthy83%
fresh spicy74%
mossy65%
patchouli56%
Scent match59%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
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage
Heart
PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation
Base
oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Top15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesSageBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia
Base2 to 4 hours
MossPatchouliCedar
InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Juniper and Sage. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day100
Night33
Spring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night61
Category winnerDollarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men95
Unisex4
Women2
Men85
Unisex12
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#873

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Overall rank#29,336

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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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, Agua Brava or Dollar?

Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Brava or Dollar?

They last about the same: Agua Brava 60/100, Dollar 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agua Brava or Dollar?

Dollar projects furthest (Dollar 61/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Brava and Dollar smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Juniper and Sage.

Is Agua Brava or Dollar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agua Brava and Dollar?

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. Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar.

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