Fragrance comparison

Arbo Reserva vs Purple Waves

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 184 ratings analysed

Arbo Reserva

O Boticário

3.91184 votes

Rank #14,397 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Purple Waves

Eurolux

—0 votes

Rank #73,625 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Purple Waves takes 2 of 3 categories.

Arbo Reserva
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Purple Waves
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Arbo Reserva1/3

Purple Waves2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Arbo ReservaO Boticário

Purple WavesEurolux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.91/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 14%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

40%Like

14%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

184 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityPurple Waves

SillagePurple Waves

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

white floral84%

rose77%

vanilla69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavenderSicilian Bergamot

Heart

SageLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

CedarMuskDriftwoodAmberSuede

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperSicilian BergamotBrazilian MandarinGreen Apple

Heart2-3 hrs

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineLily

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliVanillaDriftwoodTonka BeanAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Driftwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Purple Waves, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer98

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 33%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,397

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#73,625

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerArbo ReservaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O Boticário Arbo Reserva brings the brisk feeling of stepping into a damp green forest right into your morning routine. The scent opens with a sharp burst of fresh mint, zesty Sicilian bergamot, and herbal lavender that wakes up your senses like cold mountain water. As it settles on your skin, soft violet leaves and c…

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Purple Waves by Eurolux kicks off with a spirited, punchy flash of green apple, crushed black pepper, and bright Sicilian bergamot. That initial sparkle catches your attention immediately without feeling overly sharp. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus edges melt into a dewy bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, jasmin…

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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 lasts longer, Arbo Reserva or Purple Waves?

Purple Waves lasts longest (Purple Waves 80/100, Arbo Reserva 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Arbo Reserva or Purple Waves?

Purple Waves projects furthest (Purple Waves 69/100, Arbo Reserva 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Arbo Reserva and Purple Waves smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sicilian Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley, Driftwood and Amber.

Is Arbo Reserva or Purple Waves better for summer or winter?

Purple Waves suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Arbo Reserva and Purple Waves?

Arbo Reserva has top notes of Mint, Lavender and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Lily-of-the-Valley and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Driftwood and Amber. Purple Waves has top notes of Black Pepper, Sicilian Bergamot, Brazilian Mandarin and Green Apple, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, Driftwood and Tonka Bean.