Fragrance comparison

AGUA DE SANTOS vs IL

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

AGUA DE SANTOS

House of BŌ

4.1483 votes

Rank #28,032 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Lancetti

4.5744 votes

Rank #10,952 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

IL takes 7 of 7 categories.

AGUA DE SANTOS
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
IL
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

AGUA DE SANTOS0/7

IL7/7

Ratings & consensus: IL
Community sentiment: IL
Longevity: IL
Sillage & projection: IL
Value for money: IL
Versatility: IL
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: IL

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AGUA DE SANTOSHouse of BŌ

ILLancetti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.57/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 48%Had 29%Want 23%

Category winnerILRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

41%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

83 votes

64%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

2%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

Category winnerILMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityIL

SillageIL

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value53

Category winnerILBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

lavender83%

white floral74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

mossy84%

lavender77%

musky69%

herbal61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LavenderLimeAldehydes

Heart2-3 hrs

NeroliKumquatThyme

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverAngelicaCedar

Top

LavenderAniseBergamotNeroliArtemisiaBasil

Heart

CarnationGeraniumAldehydesCorianderNutmegFern

Base

MossMuskLeatherAmberVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesLavender, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for AGUA DE SANTOS, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night26

Spring58

Summer29

Fall100

Winter67

Day86

Night100

Category winnerILMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex46

Women41

Casual 40%Work 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,032

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,952

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerILHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

AGUA DE SANTOS by House of BŌ delivers an invigorating splash of Mexican fresh water cologne reimagined as a modern eau de parfum. The fragrance snaps awake with tart lime zest and brisk French lavender, lifted by a fizzy burst of clean aldehydes that cut straight through heavy summer humidity. Within twenty minutes, …

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IL by Lancetti launches with a sharp, herbaceous bite that separates it from standard designer offerings. A punchy combination of artemisia, basil, and anise creates a bitter, licorice-tinged freshness that feels bracing on cool autumn mornings. As the scent settles, a clean fern note merges with carnation, giving the…

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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 SANTOS or IL?

IL takes 7 of 7 categories. AGUA DE SANTOS is rated 4.14/5 from 83 votes; IL is rated 4.57/5 from 44 votes. Choose AGUA DE SANTOS for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose IL for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, AGUA DE SANTOS or IL?

IL lasts longest (IL 68/100, AGUA DE SANTOS 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AGUA DE SANTOS or IL?

IL projects furthest (IL 57/100, AGUA DE SANTOS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AGUA DE SANTOS and IL smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, lavender and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Aldehydes, Neroli and Vetiver.

Is AGUA DE SANTOS or IL better for summer or winter?

For summer, AGUA DE SANTOS is the stronger pick. For winter, IL is the stronger pick. AGUA DE SANTOS suits daytime wear; IL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AGUA DE SANTOS and IL?

AGUA DE SANTOS has top notes of Lavender, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Neroli, Kumquat and Thyme, a base of Vetiver, Angelica and Cedar. IL has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Aldehydes and Coriander, a base of Moss, Musk, Leather and Amber.