Fragrance comparison

Augusto vs Acqua Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 15 ratings analysed

Augusto

Prudence Paris

3.676 votes

Rank #48,438 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Acqua Woman

Kappa

4.119 votes

Rank #43,260 PowderyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Acqua Woman takes 2 of 2 categories.

Augusto
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Acqua Woman
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Augusto0/2

Acqua Woman2/2

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AugustoPrudence Paris

Acqua WomanKappa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 30%Had 7%Want 63%

4.11/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 10%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

50%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

56%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageAcqua Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

almond84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

nutty61%

powdery100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

violet77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotCitruses

Heart2-4 hrs

AlmondTonka BeanWoodsy Notes

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverMuskPatchouli

Top

BergamotCitruses

Heart

MimosaVioletAlmond

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Citruses, Almond and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Augusto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day75

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,438

PerfumerPrudence Kilgour

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#43,260

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerAcqua WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Augusto by Prudence Paris opens with a burst of crisp bergamot and bright citruses that instantly feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower. As the sharp citrus settles, the scent reveals a smooth heart of green almond, warm tonka bean, and dry woods that gives the blend a gentle, nutty richness. The dry-down l…

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Acqua Woman by Kappa offers a bright splash of summery refreshment. It blends light citruses with a powdery core of mimosa and violet, resting on a clean musk and wood base. It is a simple, budget-friendly option for hot summer mornings when you need to feel instantly clean and awake.

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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, Augusto or Acqua Woman?

Acqua Woman takes 2 of 2 categories. Augusto is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes; Acqua Woman is rated 4.11/5 from 9 votes. Choose Augusto for a woody and citrus character. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Acqua Woman for a powdery and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which projects more, Augusto or Acqua Woman?

Acqua Woman projects furthest (Acqua Woman 100/100, Augusto 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Augusto and Acqua Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Citruses, Almond and Woodsy Notes.

Is Augusto or Acqua Woman better for summer or winter?

Augusto suits evening wear; Acqua Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Augusto and Acqua Woman?

Augusto has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Almond, Tonka Bean and Woodsy Notes, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Patchouli. Acqua Woman has top notes of Bergamot and Citruses, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet and Almond, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber.