Fragrance comparison

Agua Brava vs Inoui

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,381 ratings analysed

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #872 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Inoui

Shiseido

4.54127 votes

Rank #27,214 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agua Brava
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inoui
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua Brava2/7

Inoui5/7

Ratings & consensus: Inoui
Community sentiment: Inoui
Longevity: Inoui
Sillage & projection: Inoui
Value for money: Agua Brava
Versatility: Inoui
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

InouiShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.54/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerInouiRating 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

63%Love

31%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

127 votes

Category winnerInouiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityInoui

SillageInoui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value54

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%

woody92%

green84%

mossy77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · 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

Top

Green NotesJuniperAmalfi LemonPeachGalbanum

Heart

PineFreesiaThymeJasmine

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarMyrhhCivetta

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Juniper, Pine and Thyme. 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

Spring89

Summer53

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night54

Category winnerInouiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

Men0

Unisex56

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#872

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Overall rank#27,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Shiseido Inoui starts with a sharp, bitter snap of galbanum and resinous juniper that feels like stepping into a cold, damp conifer forest. This green opening carries a chilling air, which soon softens as a subtle velvet peach note begins to warm on the skin. Rather than turning sweet, the composition relies on aromat…

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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 Inoui?

Inoui takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Inoui is rated 4.54/5 from 127 votes. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inoui for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Brava or Inoui?

Inoui lasts longest (Inoui 73/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Brava or Inoui?

Inoui projects furthest (Inoui 65/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Brava and Inoui smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Juniper, Pine and Thyme.

Is Agua Brava or Inoui better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agua Brava and Inoui?

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. Inoui has top notes of Green Notes, Juniper, Amalfi Lemon and Peach, heart notes of Pine, Freesia, Thyme and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Myrhh and Civetta.