Fragrance comparison

DNWR vs Água Fresca

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

3 wins

DNWR

Zara

3.4630 votes

Rank #25,983 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

Água Fresca

Alfaroma

4.7713 votes

Rank #34,870 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

DNWR takes 3 of 5 categories.

DNWR
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Água Fresca
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

DNWR3/5

Água Fresca1/5

Ratings & consensus: Água Fresca
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: DNWR
Sillage & projection: DNWR
Value for money: Tie
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: DNWR

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DNWRZara

Água FrescaAlfaroma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 42%Had 13%Want 45%

4.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 30%Had 14%Want 56%

Category winnerÁgua FrescaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

77%Love

23%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDNWR

SillageDNWR

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy83%

citrus65%

lavender48%

woody30%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

woody72%

fresh spicy58%

white floral44%

lavender30%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

BergamotLavenderRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotSicilian LemonSiberian Pine

Heart

Orange BlossomLavenderRosemary

Base

PatchouliCedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night55

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex26

Women0

Men13

Unisex88

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,983

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#34,870

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDNWRHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara DNWR introduces a sharp herbal freshness that feels casual, clean, and modern. Rosemary and clean lavender lead the scent, making it a reliable option for warm morning runs or running weekend errands in a basic tee and jeans. The base settles into quiet woods, keeping the blend straightforward and easy to wear th…

Reviews →

Água Fresca by Alfaroma is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Siberian Pine; middle notes are Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary; base notes are Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.

Reviews →

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, DNWR or Água Fresca?

DNWR takes 3 of 5 categories. DNWR is rated 3.46/5 from 30 votes; Água Fresca is rated 4.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose DNWR for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Água Fresca for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, DNWR or Água Fresca?

DNWR lasts longest (DNWR 67/100, Água Fresca 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, DNWR or Água Fresca?

DNWR projects furthest (DNWR 60/100, Água Fresca 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do DNWR and Água Fresca smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary.

Is DNWR or Água Fresca better for summer or winter?

DNWR suits daytime wear; Água Fresca suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in DNWR and Água Fresca?

DNWR features Bergamot, Lavender and Rosemary. Água Fresca has top notes of Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon and Siberian Pine, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lavender and Rosemary, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.