Fragrance comparison

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood vs No. 4 Notes of Merlot

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 8 ratings analysed

2 wins

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood

Claus Porto

4.333 votes

Rank #58,603 FruityViolet

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53%scent match

Some overlap

No. 4 Notes of Merlot

Kelly & Jones

4.005 votes

Rank #56,991 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood takes 2 of 3 categories.

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood
Choose it for a fruity and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
No. 4 Notes of Merlot
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood2/3

No. 4 Notes of Merlot1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood
Sillage & projection: Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. 4 Notes of Merlot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian WoodClaus Porto

No. 4 Notes of MerlotKelly & Jones

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 67%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 7%Had 4%Want 89%

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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood

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%

fruity100%

sweet88%

green77%

sour65%

soft spicy53%

fresh42%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and fresh

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

Notes

RhubarbRed CurrantSweet NotesFigViolet

No top / heart / base split published

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

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night50

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#56,991

PerfumerKelly Jones

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNo. 4 Notes of MerlotHigher 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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Notes of Merlot opens with a tart crunch of rhubarb and the sharp tang of red currant. It mimics the initial zip of a freshly uncorked bottle. As it sits on the skin, a jammy fig note emerges to soften the bright fruit. A quiet violet note adds a powdery texture that prevents the composition from becoming overly syrup…

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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 No. 4 Notes of Merlot?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood takes 2 of 3 categories. Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; No. 4 Notes of Merlot is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood for a fruity and violet character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose No. 4 Notes of Merlot for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or No. 4 Notes of Merlot?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood lasts longest (Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood 55/100, No. 4 Notes of Merlot 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or No. 4 Notes of Merlot?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood projects furthest (Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood 69/100, No. 4 Notes of Merlot 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood and No. 4 Notes of Merlot smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and fresh accords. Common notes include Violet and Red Currant.

Is Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood or No. 4 Notes of Merlot better for summer or winter?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood suits evening wear; No. 4 Notes of Merlot suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood and No. 4 Notes of Merlot?

Agua De Colonia No.3 Arabian Wood features Violet, Grapes and Red Currant. No. 4 Notes of Merlot features Rhubarb, Red Currant, Sweet Notes, Fig and Violet.