Fragrance comparison

Kythnos vs Agua Brava

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,397 ratings analysed

Kythnos

Le Couvent Maison de Parfum

3.90143 votes

Rank #11,423 AromaticLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Agua Brava

Antonio Puig · 2025

3.951,254 votes

Rank #865 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories.

Kythnos
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Agua Brava
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Kythnos3/7

Agua Brava4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KythnosLe Couvent Maison de Parfum

Agua BravaAntonio Puig

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 143 votes

Have 48%Had 14%Want 38%

3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerAgua BravaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

11%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

143 votes

32%Love

49%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

992 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityKythnos

SillageKythnos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value87

Category winnerAgua BravaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

lavender88%

woody77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

warm spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

LavenderThymeVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage

Heart

PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation

Base

oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kythnos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer56

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night82

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter61

Day100

Night33

Category winnerKythnosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex25

Women2

Men95

Unisex4

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,423

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#865

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Category winnerAgua BravaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kythnos by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry aromatic woody fragrance inspired by wild Mediterranean scrubland. Built on a focused blend of lavender, thyme, vetiver, and patchouli, it opens with a sharp, savory burst of herbal greenery that feels like crushing fresh culinary leaves between your fingers. As t…

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Agua Brava is a dry, green classic with lavender, citrus, pine and herbs over oakmoss, leather and woods. It opens brisk and outdoorsy, then settles into a mossy masculine style that feels more rugged than polished. It still makes sense for buyers who enjoy old-school aromatic scents and low-cost daily wear. Sample fi…

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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, Kythnos or Agua Brava?

Agua Brava takes 4 of 7 categories. Kythnos is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes; Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Kythnos for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Kythnos or Agua Brava?

Kythnos lasts longest (Kythnos 70/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kythnos or Agua Brava?

Kythnos projects furthest (Kythnos 62/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Kythnos and Agua Brava smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Kythnos or Agua Brava better for summer or winter?

For summer, Kythnos is the stronger pick. For winter, Kythnos is the stronger pick. Kythnos suits daytime wear; Agua Brava suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Kythnos and Agua Brava?

Kythnos features Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Agua Brava has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Pine, Bay Leaf, Thyme and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood.