Fragrance comparison

Agua Brava vs Puredistance M No. 03

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,167 ratings analysed

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #817 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Puredistance M No. 03

Puredistance

4.37913 votes

Rank #613 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puredistance M No. 03 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Agua Brava
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Puredistance M No. 03
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Agua Brava2/7

Puredistance M No. 035/7

Ratings & consensus: Puredistance M No. 03
Community sentiment: Puredistance M No. 03
Longevity: Puredistance M No. 03
Sillage & projection: Puredistance M No. 03
Value for money: Agua Brava
Versatility: Agua Brava
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puredistance M No. 03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua BravaAntonio Puig

Puredistance M No. 03Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.37/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerPuredistance M No. 03Rating 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

61%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

913 votes

Category winnerPuredistance M No. 03Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPuredistance M No. 03

SillagePuredistance M No. 03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAgua BravaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and earthy

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

VanillaRoseJasmine

Base10-14+ hrs

LeatherCinnamonCloveFrench labdanumoak mossWoodsy NotesPatchouliCarnation

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Carnation. Durations are only published for Puredistance M No. 03, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night33

Spring42

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerAgua BravaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Date 44%Work 25%Casual 19%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#817

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Overall rank#613

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerPuredistance M No. 03Higher 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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Puredistance M opens with a quick flash of tart Amalfi lemon and bergamot before settling into warm clove, dry cinnamon, and thick leather. The leather smells like a luxury automobile seat rather than a raw tannery floor. It is dark, oily, and dry. Golden French labdanum and green oakmoss ground the base, creating a c…

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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 Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Puredistance M No. 03 is rated 4.37/5 from 913 votes. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Puredistance M No. 03 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Brava or Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 lasts longest (Puredistance M No. 03 83/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Brava or Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 projects furthest (Puredistance M No. 03 71/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Brava and Puredistance M No. 03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and earthy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Clove and Carnation.

Is Agua Brava or Puredistance M No. 03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Puredistance M No. 03 is the stronger pick. For winter, Puredistance M No. 03 is the stronger pick. Agua Brava suits daytime wear; Puredistance M No. 03 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Brava and Puredistance M No. 03?

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. Puredistance M No. 03 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cinnamon, Clove and French labdanum.