Fragrance comparison

Azure vs Acqua di Selva

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 225 ratings analysed

3 wins

Azure

Denim

3.4224 votes

Rank #22,127 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Acqua di Selva

Visconti di Modrone

3.95201 votes

Rank #7,870 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Azure takes 3 of 5 categories.

Azure
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Acqua di Selva
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Azure3/5

Acqua di Selva2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AzureDenim

Acqua di SelvaVisconti di Modrone

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.42/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 35%

3.95/ 5 · 201 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerAcqua di SelvaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

39%Love

35%Like

10%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

201 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAzure

SillageAzure

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value90

¤ Price value81

Category winnerAzureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy65%

conifer53%

citrus42%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

green30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Siberian PineEucalyptusBergamotRosemary

Heart2-3 hrs

ClovesBalsam FirThymeGeranium

Base4-6 hrs

CedarLeatherWhite MuskTonka Bean

Top

LemonBasilBergamotRosemaryLavender

Heart

Pine TreeThymeClary SageGeraniumCloves

Base

PeatVetiverCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Cloves and Thyme. Durations are only published for Azure, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer60

Fall87

Winter80

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer90

Fall75

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men95

Unisex5

Women0

Casual 46%Work 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#7,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerAcqua di SelvaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denim Azure is a brisk aromatic fougere designed for invigorating daily grooming. It launches with an assertive rush of Siberian pine needles, medicinal eucalyptus, and tart bergamot that wakes up the senses immediately. As the initial sharp alcohol lifts, balsam fir and garden thyme merge with a warm pinch of spicy c…

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Acqua di Selva is a dry, pine-forward cologne built on classic Italian barbershop traditions. Visconti di Modrone pairs bitter citrus with sharp basil and rosemary before settling into an earthy, mossy base. It suits mature men seeking a clean, bracing green splash for warm summer mornings.

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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, Azure or Acqua di Selva?

Azure takes 3 of 5 categories. Azure is rated 3.42/5 from 24 votes; Acqua di Selva is rated 3.95/5 from 201 votes. Choose Azure for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Acqua di Selva for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Azure or Acqua di Selva?

Azure lasts longest (Azure 56/100, Acqua di Selva 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Azure or Acqua di Selva?

Azure projects furthest (Azure 59/100, Acqua di Selva 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Azure and Acqua di Selva smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Cloves and Thyme.

Is Azure or Acqua di Selva better for summer or winter?

Azure suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Azure and Acqua di Selva?

Azure has top notes of Siberian Pine, Eucalyptus, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Cloves, Balsam Fir, Thyme and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, White Musk and Tonka Bean. Acqua di Selva has top notes of Lemon, Basil, Bergamot and Rosemary, heart notes of Pine Tree, Thyme, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Peat, Vetiver, Cedar and Musk.