Fragrance comparison

L'Etrog Acqua vs Água de Citrus

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 119 ratings analysed

L'Etrog Acqua

Arquiste

3.6961 votes

Rank #38,007 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Água de Citrus

Phebo

4.0258 votes

Rank #29,803 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Água de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories.

L'Etrog Acqua
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Água de Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

L'Etrog Acqua2/7

Água de Citrus5/7

Ratings & consensus: Água de Citrus
Community sentiment: Água de Citrus
Longevity: L'Etrog Acqua
Sillage & projection: L'Etrog Acqua
Value for money: Água de Citrus
Versatility: Água de Citrus
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Água de Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

L'Etrog AcquaArquiste

Água de CitrusPhebo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

4.02/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 49%Had 22%Want 29%

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

25%Dislike

2%Hate

61 votes

34%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityL'Etrog Acqua

SillageL'Etrog Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value65

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

herbal30%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

floral30%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitronMyrtleBergamotLemonVetiverCedarMandarin OrangeLemon LeafLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonCitronBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

Iris FlowerVerbenaFreesiaViolet

Base

CedarmossVetiverDriftwoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCitron, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer100

Fall36

Winter14

Day100

Night25

Spring85

Summer100

Fall52

Winter22

Day100

Night19

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex79

Women21

Men17

Unisex72

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,007

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerÁgua de CitrusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Arquiste L'Etrog Acqua hits skin with a burst of tart Italian citron, bruised lemon leaf, and crushed myrtle. Created by Rodrigo Flores-Roux, this unisex scent shifts from bright citrus orchards into a dry, herbal base of cedar and vetiver. It suits hot summer mornings when you need a crisp splash of cologne that feel…

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Água de Citrus by Phebo opens with a sharp spray of tart lemon, citron, and sun-ripened mandarin orange. The initial splash feels icy and instantly cooling, making it an ideal choice for sweltering summer mornings or post-workout application. As the aggressive citrus top settles, herbaceous verbena and soft floral tou…

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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, L'Etrog Acqua or Água de Citrus?

Água de Citrus takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes; Água de Citrus is rated 4.02/5 from 58 votes. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Água de Citrus for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, L'Etrog Acqua or Água de Citrus?

They last about the same: L'Etrog Acqua 56/100, Água de Citrus 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Etrog Acqua or Água de Citrus?

L'Etrog Acqua projects furthest (L'Etrog Acqua 59/100, Água de Citrus 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etrog Acqua and Água de Citrus smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Citron, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver.

Is L'Etrog Acqua or Água de Citrus better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Etrog Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Água de Citrus is the stronger pick. L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear; Água de Citrus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etrog Acqua and Água de Citrus?

L'Etrog Acqua features Citron, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver. Água de Citrus has top notes of Lemon, Citron, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Iris Flower, Verbena, Freesia and Violet, a base of Cedarmoss, Vetiver, Driftwood and Labdanum.