Fragrance comparison

Agua Fresca vs SO ± Satin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 677 ratings analysed

Agua Fresca

Adolfo Dominguez

3.89657 votes

Rank #5,523 AromaticWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,225 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

SO ± Satin takes 3 of 5 categories.

Agua Fresca
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Agua Fresca2/5

SO ± Satin3/5

Ratings & consensus: SO ± Satin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: SO ± Satin
Sillage & projection: SO ± Satin
Value for money: Agua Fresca
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua Fresca

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Agua FrescaAdolfo Dominguez

SO ± SatinUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 657 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

Category winnerSO ± SatinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

525 votes

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevitySO ± Satin

SillageSO ± Satin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAgua FrescaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

citrus65%

herbal53%

earthy42%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainBergamotMandarin OrangeMarjoramArtemisia

Heart

LavenderRosemaryJuniper BerriesClary SagePepperCoriander

Base

VetyverPineoak mossSandalwoodMuskPatchouli

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Pepper. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men84

Unisex16

Women1

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,523

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#52,225

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

Reviews0

Category winnerAgua FrescaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua Fresca by Adolfo Dominguez is a Aromatic Fougere fragrance for men. Agua Fresca was launched in 1993. The nose behind this fragrance is Ramon Monegal. Top notes are Petitgrain, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Marjoram and Artemisia; middle notes are Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper Berries, Clary Sage, Pepper and Coriander…

Reviews →

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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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 Fresca or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin takes 3 of 5 categories. Agua Fresca is rated 3.89/5 from 657 votes; SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Agua Fresca for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Agua Fresca or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin lasts longest (SO ± Satin 69/100, Agua Fresca 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua Fresca or SO ± Satin?

SO ± Satin projects furthest (SO ± Satin 55/100, Agua Fresca 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua Fresca and SO ± Satin smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Artemisia and Pepper.

Is Agua Fresca or SO ± Satin better for summer or winter?

SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua Fresca and SO ± Satin?

Agua Fresca has top notes of Petitgrain, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Marjoram, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Juniper Berries and Clary Sage, a base of Vetyver, Pine, oak moss and Sandalwood. SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper.