Fragrance comparison

Kaltio vs Lago

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

Kaltio

Scent of Finland

3.9221 votes

Rank #21,700 CitrusOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Lago

Acqua di Baviera

4.1194 votes

Rank #6,468 CitrusAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lago takes 4 of 5 categories.

Kaltio
Choose it for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lago
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kaltio1/5

Lago4/5

Ratings & consensus: Lago
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lago
Sillage & projection: Kaltio
Value for money: Lago
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lago

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KaltioScent of Finland

LagoAcqua di Baviera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

4.11/ 5 · 94 votes

Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%

Category winnerLagoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

31%Like

31%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

50%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLago

SillageKaltio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLagoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

ozonic83%

green65%

fresh spicy48%

aromatic30%

citrus100%

aquatic92%

green84%

ozonic77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both citrus, ozonic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Ozonic notesBergamotLimeGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Ozonic notesLimeBergamotGreen Leaves

Heart

Watery NotesWater LilySage

Base

MuskAmberDriftwood

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Bergamot and Lime. 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

Summer40

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring100

Summer100

Fall38

Winter13

Day100

Night38

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men17

Unisex83

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,700

PerfumerMaud Chabanis

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#6,468

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerLagoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kaltio by Scent of Finland opens with a crisp, bracing rush of citrus and green notes, capturing the essence of a Nordic spring. It settles into a clean, ozonic aquatic that feels light on the skin. Designed for both men and women, this 2020 release is perfect for daily wear in warmer weather or office settings where …

Reviews →

Lago by Acqua di Baviera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Lago was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves; middle notes are Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage; base notes are Musk, Amber and Driftwood.

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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, Kaltio or Lago?

Lago takes 4 of 5 categories. Kaltio is rated 3.92/5 from 21 votes; Lago is rated 4.11/5 from 94 votes. Choose Kaltio for a citrus and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lago for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kaltio or Lago?

Lago lasts longest (Lago 75/100, Kaltio 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kaltio or Lago?

Projection is very close: Kaltio 65/100, Lago 63/100 for sillage.

Do Kaltio and Lago smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, ozonic and green accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Bergamot and Lime.

Is Kaltio or Lago better for summer or winter?

Kaltio suits daytime wear; Lago suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kaltio and Lago?

Kaltio features Ozonic notes, Bergamot, Lime and Green Notes. Lago has top notes of Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage, a base of Musk, Amber and Driftwood.