Fragrance comparison

Herbae Clary Sage vs Agua

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 49 ratings analysed

Herbae Clary Sage

L'Occitane en Provence

4.0040 votes

Rank #19,025 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Agua

Massimo Dutti

4.009 votes

Rank #47,308 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua takes 3 of 4 categories.

Herbae Clary Sage
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Agua
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Herbae Clary Sage1/4

Agua3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Agua
Sillage & projection: Agua
Value for money: Agua
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Herbae Clary Sage

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herbae Clary SageL'Occitane en Provence

AguaMassimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 58%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

40 votes

44%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityAgua

SillageAgua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value75

Category winnerAguaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

amber84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

warm spicy42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotThymeBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Clary SageGrassAngelica

Base4-6 hrs

CashmeranelemiAmber

Top

RosemaryGrapefruitBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineClary Sage

Heart

LavenderCardamomPepperelemi

Base

PatchouliPineVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage and elemi. Durations are only published for Herbae Clary Sage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer40

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,025

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#47,308

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerHerbae Clary SageHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herbae Clary Sage by L'Occitane en Provence captures the untamed freshness of a sunlit meadow in the South of France. The fragrance opens with a sharp, invigorating burst of bitter orange and crisp bergamot, immediately softened by aromatic thyme. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent reveals an earthy hear…

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Massimo Dutti Agua opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, grapefruit, and aromatic rosemary before settling into a cool pine and vetiver base. Formulated by Ramon Monegal, this eau de toilette offers a crisp Mediterranean profile for warm spring days, making it an easy pick for casual mornings and relaxed office w…

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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, Herbae Clary Sage or Agua?

Agua takes 3 of 4 categories. Herbae Clary Sage is rated 4.00/5 from 40 votes; Agua is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Herbae Clary Sage for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Agua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Herbae Clary Sage or Agua?

Agua lasts longest (Agua 60/100, Herbae Clary Sage 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herbae Clary Sage or Agua?

Agua projects furthest (Agua 61/100, Herbae Clary Sage 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herbae Clary Sage and Agua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Clary Sage and elemi.

Is Herbae Clary Sage or Agua better for summer or winter?

Herbae Clary Sage suits daytime wear; Agua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herbae Clary Sage and Agua?

Herbae Clary Sage has top notes of Bergamot, Thyme and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Clary Sage, Grass and Angelica, a base of Cashmeran, elemi and Amber. Agua has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper and elemi, a base of Patchouli, Pine, Vetiver and Musk.