Fragrance comparison

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver vs Effie Gold

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 19 ratings analysed

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

Claus Porto

4.506 votes

Rank #51,804 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Effie Gold

Thera Cosméticos

3.6913 votes

Rank #58,395 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Effie Gold
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver2/4

Effie Gold2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Sillage & projection: Effie Gold
Value for money: Effie Gold
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverClaus Porto

Effie GoldThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

3.69/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 50%Had 21%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

38%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

15%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAgua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

SillageEffie Gold

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value59

Category winnerEffie GoldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

patchouli61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and patchouli

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliRoseJasmineVetiver

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeApricotBergamot

Heart

JasmineWhite LilyVioletRosePeony

Base

PatchouliVanillaVetiverMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose. Durations are only published for Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer50

Fall100

Winter83

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men14

Unisex14

Women71

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,395

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAgua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver by Claus Porto presents a classic chypre profile that balances brisk citrus with deep earthiness. The opening brings an instant burst of tart bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through warm air with crisp clarity. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals…

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Effie Gold by Thera Cosméticos opens with a bright burst of orange, mandarin orange, and crisp bergamot, balanced by a subtle fleshy apricot undertone. The heart transitions into a lush floral bouquet dominated by jasmine, white lily, rose, and powdery violet. As the composition settles, dark patchouli and earthy veti…

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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 de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Effie Gold?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Effie Gold is rated 3.69/5 from 13 votes. Choose Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Effie Gold for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Effie Gold?

They last about the same: Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 65/100, Effie Gold 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Effie Gold?

Effie Gold projects furthest (Effie Gold 53/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Effie Gold smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and patchouli accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Patchouli and Rose.

Is Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Effie Gold better for summer or winter?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver suits daytime wear; Effie Gold suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Effie Gold?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Effie Gold has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange, Apricot and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, White Lily, Violet and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Vetiver and Musk.