L'Etrog Acqua vs Maestrale
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Etrog AcquaChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MaestraleChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
L'Etrog Acqua2/7
Maestrale5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Maestrale
- Community sentiment
- Maestrale
- Longevity
- Maestrale
- Sillage & projection
- Maestrale
- Value for money
- Maestrale
- Versatility
- L'Etrog Acqua
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Etrog Acqua
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Etrog AcquaArquisteMaestralePaolo GigliWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.69/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
4.14/ 5 · 28 votes
Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%
Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
25%Dislike
2%Hate
61 votes
43%Love
39%Like
7%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
28 votes
Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMaestrale
SillageMaestrale
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMaestraleBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
herbal30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
lavender77%
citrus69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
CitronMyrtleBergamotLemonVetiverCedarMandarin OrangeLemon LeafLabdanum
No top / heart / base split published
Top20-30 mins
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLemonWhite FlowersJasmineWhite Rose
Heart2-4 hrs
LavenderClary SageLabdanumBasil
Base6-8+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarVetiverVanillaSandalwood
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer100
Fall36
Winter14
Day100
Night25
Spring82
Summer18
Fall100
Winter36
Day57
Night100
Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#38,007
PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#48,522
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotArquiste 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…
Reviews →Paolo Gigli Maestrale captures the brisk Mediterranean wind that blows across the Italian coast. The initial burst brings sparkling lemon, sharp bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air before softening into jasmine and white rose petals. Within thirty minutes, herbal clary sage and French lavender…
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, L'Etrog Acqua or Maestrale?
Maestrale takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes; Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 28 votes. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Maestrale for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, L'Etrog Acqua or Maestrale?
Maestrale lasts longest (Maestrale 67/100, L'Etrog Acqua 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Etrog Acqua or Maestrale?
Maestrale projects furthest (Maestrale 71/100, L'Etrog Acqua 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Etrog Acqua and Maestrale smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar.
Is L'Etrog Acqua or Maestrale better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Etrog Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Maestrale is the stronger pick. L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear; Maestrale suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Etrog Acqua and Maestrale?
L'Etrog Acqua features Citron, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver. Maestrale has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Lemon and White Flowers, heart notes of Lavender, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Basil, a base of Ambergris, Cedar, Vetiver and Vanilla.
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