Fragrance comparison

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood vs Distraction

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood

Claus Porto

4.333 votes

Rank #58,603 FruityViolet

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58%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Distraction

Ajmal

3.6520 votes

Rank #43,585 SweetPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Distraction takes 2 of 3 categories.

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood
Choose it for a fruity and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Distraction
Choose it for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood1/3

Distraction2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Distraction
Sillage & projection: Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Distraction

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian WoodClaus Porto

DistractionAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

3.65/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 21%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

15%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDistraction

SillageAgua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

violet88%

sweet77%

fresh65%

powdery53%

soft spicy42%

sweet100%

powdery92%

soft spicy84%

fruity77%

violet69%

herbal61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fruity, sweet and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletGrapesRed Currant

No top / heart / base split published

Top

ArtemisiaRed CurrantPineapple

Heart

VioletVanillaPink Pepper

Base

AmberDark ChocolateMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet and Red Currant. Durations are only published for Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,603

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,585

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDistractionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood by Claus Porto is a curious fruity floral cologne centered on violet, grapes, and red currant. Despite the oriental name, the actual aroma emphasizes crisp tartness and sweet berry juice rather than heavy resins. The opening pairs red currant with ripe grapes, giving an immediate burs…

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Ajmal Distraction is a sweet, powdery fruity floral that moves from tart red currant and pineapple with a slightly herbal lift into violet, vanilla, and a gentle pink-pepper warmth. The dry-down turns cosy and dessert-like, with amber, musk, and a dark chocolate nuance that lingers. It suits anyone who enjoys soft, f…

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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.3 Arabian Wood or Distraction?

Distraction takes 2 of 3 categories. Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Distraction is rated 3.65/5 from 20 votes. Choose Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood for a fruity and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Distraction for a sweet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or Distraction?

Distraction lasts longest (Distraction 61/100, Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or Distraction?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood projects furthest (Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood 69/100, Distraction 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood and Distraction smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and violet accords. Common notes include Violet and Red Currant.

Is Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or Distraction better for summer or winter?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood suits evening wear; Distraction suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood and Distraction?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood features Violet, Grapes and Red Currant. Distraction has top notes of Artemisia, Red Currant and Pineapple, heart notes of Violet, Vanilla and Pink Pepper, a base of Amber, Dark Chocolate and Musk.