Fragrance comparison

Águas de Limão & Patchouli vs Vaslui

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 79 ratings analysed

3 wins

Águas de Limão & Patchouli

O Boticário

4.0469 votes

Rank #38,283 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Vaslui

JAFRA

4.0010 votes

Rank #40,532 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories.

Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vaslui
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Águas de Limão & Patchouli3/5

Vaslui2/5

Ratings & consensus: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vaslui
Sillage & projection: Vaslui
Value for money: Águas de Limão & Patchouli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Águas de Limão & Patchouli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Águas de Limão & PatchouliO Boticário

VasluiJAFRA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 43%Had 43%Want 13%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 65%

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

36%Love

45%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

69 votes

30%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVaslui

SillageVaslui

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value82

¤ Price value75

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

aromatic69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimeHerbal NotesChamomileLavenderSageLemon

Heart

CedarLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationCinnamonGeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliMuskSandalowoodAmberVetiverBenzoin

Top

Red AppleWormwoodMandarin OrangeLemonBergamotLavender

Heart

Bulgarian RoseCinnamonCoral ReefLily-of-the-ValleyGeranium

Base

AmberVanillaPatchouliMoroccan CedarVetiverSandalowoodSequoiaBlack Musk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cinnamon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring78

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex60

Women40

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerÁguas de Limão & PatchouliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Águas de Limão & Patchouli by O Boticário is a bright, refreshing splash designed for everyday casual wear. It opens with an instant burst of zesty lime, tart lemon, and soothing herbal lavender, creating an energizing feel like a cool shower on a hot morning. As it settles, gentle green sage and crisp cedar blend int…

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Vaslui by JAFRA is a citrus aromatic fragrance for men, released in 2012. It features a bright opening of red apple and lemon, leading into a complex heart with cinnamon and geranium. The base grounds the scent with notes of amber, patchouli, and moroccan cedar, creating a versatile profile for daily wear during sprin…

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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, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Vaslui?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli takes 3 of 5 categories. Águas de Limão & Patchouli is rated 4.04/5 from 69 votes; Vaslui is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Águas de Limão & Patchouli for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vaslui for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Vaslui?

Vaslui lasts longest (Vaslui 47/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Vaslui?

Vaslui projects furthest (Vaslui 52/100, Águas de Limão & Patchouli 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Águas de Limão & Patchouli and Vaslui smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Cinnamon.

Is Águas de Limão & Patchouli or Vaslui better for summer or winter?

Vaslui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Águas de Limão & Patchouli and Vaslui?

Águas de Limão & Patchouli has top notes of Lime, Herbal Notes, Chamomile and Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Cinnamon, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Sandalowood and Amber. Vaslui has top notes of Red Apple, Wormwood, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cinnamon, Coral Reef and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Moroccan Cedar.