Fragrance comparison

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua vs L'Etrog Acqua

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 62 ratings analysed

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua

The Dua Brand

1.001 votes

Rank #76,749 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

L'Etrog Acqua

Arquiste

3.6961 votes

Rank #38,007 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Etrog Acqua takes 2 of 2 categories.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.
L'Etrog Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua0/2

L'Etrog Acqua2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Amalfi Mandarin AquaThe Dua Brand

L'Etrog AcquaArquiste

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

30%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate0

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageL'Etrog Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value37

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

green77%

musky69%

amber61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeBlackcurrantGrapefruitBergamotTarragonMint

Heart

Orange BlossomBlack PepperClary SageLemon LeafCorianderJasmineFlowersThyme

Base

LabdanumVetiverAmberCivetMusk

Notes

CitronMyrtleBergamotLemonVetiverCedarMandarin OrangeLemon LeafLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon Leaf and Labdanum. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring95

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#76,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,007

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is a bright, aromatic scent centered on a zesty blend of mandarin orange and grapefruit. It features a complex heart of aromatic herbs like tarragon and basil that settles into a warm, musky base. This versatile creation offers a crisp profile suited for warm spring and summer days, projecting a c…

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Arquiste L'Etrog Acqua hits skin with a burst of tart Italian citron, bruised lemon leaf, and crushed myrtle. Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex scent shifts from bright citrus orchards into a dry, herbal base of cedar and vetiver. It suits hot summer mornings when you need a crisp splash of cologne that feel…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or L'Etrog Acqua?

L'Etrog Acqua takes 2 of 2 categories. Amalfi Mandarin Aqua is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes; L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes. Choose Amalfi Mandarin Aqua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or L'Etrog Acqua?

L'Etrog Acqua projects furthest (L'Etrog Acqua 59/100, Amalfi Mandarin Aqua 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and L'Etrog Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon Leaf and Labdanum.

Is Amalfi Mandarin Aqua or L'Etrog Acqua better for summer or winter?

L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalfi Mandarin Aqua and L'Etrog Acqua?

Amalfi Mandarin Aqua has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Blackcurrant, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Black Pepper, Clary Sage and Lemon Leaf, a base of Labdanum, Vetiver, Amber and Civet. L'Etrog Acqua features Citron, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver.