Fragrance comparison

AGUA DE SANTOS vs Reflection 45 Man

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 2,106 ratings analysed

AGUA DE SANTOS

House of BŌ

4.1483 votes

Rank #28,032 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Reflection 45 Man

Amouage

4.402,023 votes

Rank #22,674 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

AGUA DE SANTOS
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Reflection 45 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

AGUA DE SANTOS1/7

Reflection 45 Man5/7

Ratings & consensus: Reflection 45 Man
Community sentiment: Reflection 45 Man
Longevity: Reflection 45 Man
Sillage & projection: Reflection 45 Man
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: AGUA DE SANTOS
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Reflection 45 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AGUA DE SANTOSHouse of BŌ

Reflection 45 ManAmouage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 2,023 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

Category winnerReflection 45 ManRating 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

66%Love

18%Like

8%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

2,023 votes

Category winnerReflection 45 ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityReflection 45 Man

SillageReflection 45 Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

lavender83%

white floral74%

fresh spicy65%

fresh56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

white floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and white floral

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

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomClary SageBenzoinPink Pepper

Heart

IrisJasmineNeroliAngelicaTonka BeanVanilla

Base

OlibanumCedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliMyrrhOpoponax

InformationalShared notesLavender, Neroli, Vetiver and Angelica. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter92

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAGUA DE SANTOSMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex46

Women41

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

Men83

Unisex15

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,032

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,674

PerfumerLucas Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerReflection 45 ManHigher 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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Reflection 45 Man opens with a sharp burst of juniper and cardomom before settling into a powdery iris core. It is a dense, high-concentration perfume that suits formal winter evenings and cool spring mornings when you need a scent that projects refinement.

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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 Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man takes 5 of 7 categories. AGUA DE SANTOS is rated 4.14/5 from 83 votes; Reflection 45 Man is rated 4.40/5 from 2,023 votes. Choose AGUA DE SANTOS for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Reflection 45 Man for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, AGUA DE SANTOS or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man lasts longest (Reflection 45 Man 82/100, AGUA DE SANTOS 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, AGUA DE SANTOS or Reflection 45 Man?

Reflection 45 Man projects furthest (Reflection 45 Man 62/100, AGUA DE SANTOS 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do AGUA DE SANTOS and Reflection 45 Man smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lavender, Neroli, Vetiver and Angelica.

Is AGUA DE SANTOS or Reflection 45 Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, AGUA DE SANTOS is the stronger pick. For winter, Reflection 45 Man is the stronger pick. AGUA DE SANTOS suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in AGUA DE SANTOS and Reflection 45 Man?

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. Reflection 45 Man has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Neroli and Angelica, a base of Olibanum, Cedar, Sandalwood and Vetiver.