Fragrance comparison

Agua vs X2O Extraordinary for Men

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

2 wins

Agua

Massimo Dutti

4.009 votes

Rank #53,149 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

X2O Extraordinary for Men

Ted Baker

4.0036 votes

Rank #18,661 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua takes 2 of 4 categories.

Agua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
X2O Extraordinary for Men
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua2/4

X2O Extraordinary for Men1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agua
Sillage & projection: Agua
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: X2O Extraordinary for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AguaMassimo Dutti

X2O Extraordinary for MenTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

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

33%Love

50%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgua

SillageAgua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

warm spicy42%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

aromatic70%

citrus60%

lavender50%

Scent match67%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

TeaTangerineCardamom

Heart

SpicesLavenderRosemaryViolet Leaf

Base

SandalwoodPepperAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Tangerine, Lavender and Cardamom. 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

Spring53

Summer32

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,149

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerX2O Extraordinary for MenHigher 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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Ted Baker X2O Extraordinary for Men starts with a bright citrus sparkle before settling into a soft, dry aromatic warmth. Designed for daily casual wear, it combines a green tea leaf crispness with soft woods and spices that sit closely to the skin. It works best as an inoffensive office or gym fragrance.

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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 X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Agua takes 2 of 4 categories. Agua is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes; X2O Extraordinary for Men is rated 4.00/5 from 36 votes. Choose Agua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose X2O Extraordinary for Men for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua or X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Agua lasts longest (Agua 60/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua or X2O Extraordinary for Men?

Agua projects furthest (Agua 61/100, X2O Extraordinary for Men 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua and X2O Extraordinary for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Tangerine, Lavender and Cardamom.

Is Agua or X2O Extraordinary for Men better for summer or winter?

Agua suits daytime wear; X2O Extraordinary for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua and X2O Extraordinary for Men?

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. X2O Extraordinary for Men has top notes of Tea, Tangerine and Cardamom, heart notes of Spices, Lavender, Rosemary and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood, Pepper and Amber.