Fragrance comparison

Agua vs U by Ungaro for Him

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 112 ratings analysed

Agua

Massimo Dutti

4.009 votes

Rank #53,740 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

U by Ungaro for Him

Avon

3.78103 votes

Rank #35,545 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Agua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
U by Ungaro for Him
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Agua2/4

U by Ungaro for Him2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: U by Ungaro for Him
Sillage & projection: Agua
Value for money: Agua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: U by Ungaro for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AguaMassimo Dutti

U by Ungaro for HimAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

3.78/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 34%Had 48%Want 18%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

18%Love

59%Like

5%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityU by Ungaro for Him

SillageAgua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value68

Category winnerAguaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

warm spicy42%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

aromatic61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryGrapefruitBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineClary Sage

Heart

LavenderCardamomPepperelemi

Base

PatchouliPineVetiverMusk

Top

PomegranateBitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

ImmortelleCardamomCedar

Base

Peru BalsamVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Patchouli. 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

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Spring100

Summer72

Fall93

Winter55

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,740

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,545

PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerU by Ungaro for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Massimo Dutti Agua opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, grapefruit, and aromatic rosemary before settling into a cool pine and vetiver base. Formulated by Ramon Monegal, this eau de toilette offers a crisp Mediterranean profile for warm spring days, making it an easy pick for casual mornings and relaxed office w…

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U by Ungaro for Him by Avon opens with a sharp punch of pomegranate and bitter orange that cuts through cool morning air. The initial fruitiness settles within fifteen minutes into a warm spice core of cardamom and cedarwood. As the liquid dries down, Peru balsam, tonka bean, and earthy patchouli form a rich woody bac…

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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 or U by Ungaro for Him?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Agua is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; U by Ungaro for Him is rated 3.78/5 from 103 votes. Choose Agua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose U by Ungaro for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Agua or U by Ungaro for Him?

They last about the same: U by Ungaro for Him 61/100, Agua 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agua or U by Ungaro for Him?

Projection is very close: Agua 61/100, U by Ungaro for Him 60/100 for sillage.

Do Agua and U by Ungaro for Him smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bitter Orange, Cardamom and Patchouli.

Is Agua or U by Ungaro for Him better for summer or winter?

Agua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua and U by Ungaro for Him?

Agua has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper and elemi, a base of Patchouli, Pine, Vetiver and Musk. U by Ungaro for Him has top notes of Pomegranate, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Immortelle, Cardamom and Cedar, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean.