Herrera Aqua vs Horizonte
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
64%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Herrera Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories.
Herrera AquaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
HorizonteChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Herrera Aqua4/7
Horizonte3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Herrera Aqua
- Community sentiment
- Herrera Aqua
- Longevity
- Herrera Aqua
- Sillage & projection
- Herrera Aqua
- Value for money
- Horizonte
- Versatility
- Horizonte
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Horizonte
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Herrera AquaCarolina HerreraHorizonteO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 402 votes
Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 136 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerHerrera AquaRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate40%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
402 votes
26%Love
46%Like
20%Ok
4%Dislike
4%Hate
136 votes
Category winnerHerrera AquaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityHerrera Aqua
SillageHerrera Aqua
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerHorizonteBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
citrus84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
amber61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
citrus44%
lavender30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Bamboo LeafFig LeafMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart
NeroliLavenderRosemaryWhite Pepper
Base
Tonka BeanMuskAmberVetiver
Top
Pine needlesBlack PepperGalbanumBergamotFig LeafGrapefruitLemonMandarin Orange
Heart
Lavender ExtractRosemaryCypressPatchouliCedar NeedlesCedarCashmeran
Base
VetiverSandalwoodLeatherMuskBenzoin
InformationalShared notesFig Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer74
Fall0
Winter46
Day–
Night–
Category winnerHorizonteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,009
PerfumerCarlos Benaïm, Rosendo Mateu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,331
PerfumerVerônica Casanova
Launched—
Reviews11
Category winnerHorizonteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHerrera Aqua by Carolina Herrera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men. Herrera Aqua was launched in 2004. Herrera Aqua was created by Carlos Benaïm and Rosendo Mateu. Top notes are Bamboo Leaf, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot; middle notes are Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary and White Pepper; base notes are Tonka…
Reviews →Horizonte by O Boticário brings a crisp, traditional green profile into modern daily wear. Built around brisk pine needles, bitter galbanum, and sharp black pepper, the scent opens with a burst of citrus and forest air. As it settles, French lavender, herbal rosemary, and fresh cypress needles mingle over a sturdy fou…
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, Herrera Aqua or Horizonte?
Herrera Aqua takes 4 of 7 categories. Herrera Aqua is rated 4.15/5 from 402 votes; Horizonte is rated 3.85/5 from 136 votes. Choose Herrera Aqua for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Horizonte for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Herrera Aqua or Horizonte?
Herrera Aqua lasts longest (Herrera Aqua 68/100, Horizonte 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Herrera Aqua or Horizonte?
Herrera Aqua projects furthest (Herrera Aqua 60/100, Horizonte 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Herrera Aqua and Horizonte smell similar?
Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Rosemary.
Is Herrera Aqua or Horizonte better for summer or winter?
For summer, Horizonte is the stronger pick. For winter, Horizonte is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Herrera Aqua and Horizonte?
Herrera Aqua has top notes of Bamboo Leaf, Fig Leaf, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Neroli, Lavender, Rosemary and White Pepper, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Amber and Vetiver. Horizonte has top notes of Pine needles, Black Pepper, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender Extract, Rosemary, Cypress and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk.
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