Fragrance comparison

Black Dianthus vs Agua Brava

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,343 ratings analysed

Black Dianthus

Il Profvmo

3.2589 votes

Rank #14,629 AromaticFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #836 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Dianthus
Choose it for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Agua Brava
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Black Dianthus3/7

Agua Brava4/7

Ratings & consensus: Agua Brava
Community sentiment: Agua Brava
Longevity: Black Dianthus
Sillage & projection: Black Dianthus
Value for money: Agua Brava
Versatility: Black Dianthus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Agua Brava

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black DianthusIl Profvmo

Agua BravaAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.25/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 64%

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerAgua BravaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

32%Like

3%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

74 votes

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

992 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBlack Dianthus

SillageBlack Dianthus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value87

Category winnerAgua BravaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

floral91%

fruity83%

sweet74%

warm spicy65%

green56%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CarnationRhubarbThymeRed BerriesBelladonnaLicoriceVetiverCherry

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage

Heart

PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation

Base

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCarnation, Thyme and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBlack DianthusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex46

Women8

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,629

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#836

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Category winnerAgua BravaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Dianthus is a dark, aromatic take on carnation that opens bitter and red, with rhubarb and green thyme, then pulls in tart berries and cherry before settling into a smoky, herbal, slightly soapy, peppery floral. It can feel gothic and potion-like rather than pretty. If you enjoy bitter-sweet florals with a shado…

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Agua Brava is a dry, green classic with lavender, citrus, pine and herbs over oakmoss, leather and woods. It opens brisk and outdoorsy, then settles into a mossy masculine style that feels more rugged than polished. It still makes sense for buyers who enjoy old-school aromatic scents and low-cost daily wear. Sample fi…

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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, Black Dianthus or Agua Brava?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Dianthus is rated 3.25/5 from 89 votes; Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Black Dianthus for a aromatic and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Dianthus or Agua Brava?

Black Dianthus lasts longest (Black Dianthus 68/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Dianthus or Agua Brava?

Black Dianthus projects furthest (Black Dianthus 66/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Dianthus and Agua Brava smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Carnation, Thyme and Vetiver.

Is Black Dianthus or Agua Brava better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Dianthus is the stronger pick. Black Dianthus suits daytime wear; Agua Brava suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Dianthus and Agua Brava?

Black Dianthus features Carnation, Rhubarb, Thyme, Red Berries and Belladonna. Agua Brava has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Pine, Bay Leaf, Thyme and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood.