Fragrance comparison

Agua Brava vs Zizan

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,572 ratings analysed

5 wins

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #872 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Zizan

Ormonde Jayne

3.82318 votes

Rank #5,505 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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 value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zizan
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Agua Brava5/7

Zizan2/7

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

ZizanOrmonde Jayne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

35%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

240 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityZizan

SillageZizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value87

¤ Price value48

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%

citrus90%

woody80%

fresh spicy70%

soft spicy60%

earthy50%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

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

LimeBergamotPink PepperAmalfi LemonJuniperClary Sage

Heart

Bay LeafJasmineViolet

Base

VetiverCedarAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper and Bay Leaf. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAgua BravaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

Men80

Unisex12

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#872

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Overall rank#5,505

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews61

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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Zizan is a sharp, green citrus aromatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and pepper up front, then a more herbal, vetiver-led dry-down. On skin it can read clean and masculine, but several wearers also find it airy enough for casual daily use. It suits people who like classic citrus vetivers with bite, especially if bay lea…

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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 Zizan?

Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories. Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes; Zizan is rated 3.82/5 from 318 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 Zizan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Agua Brava or Zizan?

Zizan lasts longest (Zizan 70/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Brava or Zizan?

Zizan projects furthest (Zizan 64/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Brava and Zizan smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot, Juniper and Bay Leaf.

Is Agua Brava or Zizan better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Agua Brava and Zizan?

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. Zizan has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk.