Dollar vs Agua Brava
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories.
DollarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Agua BravaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dollar2/7
Agua Brava5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Agua Brava
- Community sentiment
- Agua Brava
- Longevity
- Agua Brava
- Sillage & projection
- Dollar
- Value for money
- Agua Brava
- Versatility
- Dollar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Agua Brava
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DollarParis ElyseesAgua BravaAntonio PuigWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%
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 hate23%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
65 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
Category winners
LongevityAgua Brava
SillageDollar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAgua BravaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
earthy83%
fresh spicy74%
mossy65%
patchouli56%
aromatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
warm spicy44%
earthy30%
Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesSageBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia
Base2 to 4 hours
MossPatchouliCedar
Top
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage
Heart
PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation
Base
oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesSage, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night61
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day100
Night33
Category winnerDollarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,336
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#873
PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu
Launched2025
Reviews212
Category winnerAgua BravaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dollar or Agua Brava?
Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on 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 longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dollar or Agua Brava?
They last about the same: Agua Brava 60/100, Dollar 58/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Dollar or Agua Brava?
Dollar projects furthest (Dollar 61/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dollar and Agua Brava smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sage, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender.
Is Dollar or Agua Brava better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dollar is the stronger pick. For winter, Agua Brava is the stronger pick. Dollar suits daytime wear; Agua Brava suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dollar and Agua Brava?
Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.
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