Fragrance comparison

Água de Citrus vs L'Etrog Acqua

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

5 wins

Água de Citrus

Phebo

4.0258 votes

Rank #29,803 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

L'Etrog Acqua

Arquiste

3.6961 votes

Rank #38,007 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Água de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories.

Água de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
L'Etrog Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Água de Citrus5/7

L'Etrog Acqua2/7

Ratings & consensus: Água de Citrus
Community sentiment: Água de Citrus
Longevity: L'Etrog Acqua
Sillage & projection: L'Etrog Acqua
Value for money: Água de Citrus
Versatility: Água de Citrus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Água de Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Água de CitrusPhebo

L'Etrog AcquaArquiste

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 49%Had 22%Want 29%

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

30%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityL'Etrog Acqua

SillageL'Etrog Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value37

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

floral30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonCitronBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Iris FlowerVerbenaFreesiaViolet

Base

CedarmossVetiverDriftwoodLabdanum

Notes

CitronMyrtleBergamotLemonVetiverCedarMandarin OrangeLemon LeafLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesLemon, Citron, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer100

Fall52

Winter22

Day100

Night19

Spring95

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men17

Unisex72

Women11

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,007

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Água de Citrus by Phebo opens with a sharp spray of tart lemon, citron, and sun-ripened mandarin orange. The initial splash feels icy and instantly cooling, making it an ideal choice for sweltering summer mornings or post-workout application. As the aggressive citrus top settles, herbaceous verbena and soft floral tou…

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Arquiste L'Etrog Acqua hits skin with a burst of tart Italian citron, bruised lemon leaf, and crushed myrtle. Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex scent shifts from bright citrus orchards into a dry, herbal base of cedar and vetiver. It suits hot summer mornings when you need a crisp splash of cologne that feel…

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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, Água de Citrus or L'Etrog Acqua?

Água de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories. Água de Citrus is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes; L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes. Choose Água de Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Água de Citrus or L'Etrog Acqua?

They last about the same: L'Etrog Acqua 56/100, Água de Citrus 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Água de Citrus or L'Etrog Acqua?

L'Etrog Acqua projects furthest (L'Etrog Acqua 59/100, Água de Citrus 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Água de Citrus and L'Etrog Acqua smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Citron, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange.

Is Água de Citrus or L'Etrog Acqua better for summer or winter?

For summer, Água de Citrus is the stronger pick. For winter, Água de Citrus is the stronger pick. Água de Citrus suits daytime wear; L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Água de Citrus and L'Etrog Acqua?

Água de Citrus has top notes of Lemon, Citron, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris Flower, Verbena, Freesia and Violet, a base of Cedarmoss, Vetiver, Driftwood and Labdanum. L'Etrog Acqua features Citron, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver.