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L'Etrog Acqua vs Quasar Drop XY

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

Updated 181 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

L'Etrog Acqua takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • L'Etrog Acqua

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Quasar Drop XY

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

L'Etrog Acqua5/7
Quasar Drop XY2/7
Ratings & consensus
L'Etrog Acqua
Community sentiment
Quasar Drop XY
Longevity
L'Etrog Acqua
Sillage & projection
L'Etrog Acqua
Value for money
Quasar Drop XY
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 AcquaArquiste
Quasar Drop XYO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.69/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%
3.57/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 51%Had 37%Want 12%
Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaRating 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

17%Love
44%Like
23%Ok
13%Dislike
4%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerQuasar Drop XYMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage39
♥ Love / hate64
Category winners

LongevityL'Etrog Acqua

SillageL'Etrog Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value37
¤ Price value58
Category winnerQuasar Drop XYBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
aromatic83%
fresh spicy65%
woody48%
herbal30%
citrus100%
woody90%
aromatic80%
fresh spicy70%
camphor60%
floral50%
Scent match65%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
LemonBergamotEucalyptusGingerMandarin OrangeAnise
Heart
Floral NotesGeranium
Base
CedarCypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverLabdanumAmberNutmegCashmeran
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar. 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
Spring86
Summer100
Fall0
Winter18
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex79
Women21
Men88
Unisex10
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,007

PerfumerRodrigo Flores-Roux

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,498

PerfumerHernan Fígoli, Leandro Petit, Marion Costero

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerL'Etrog AcquaHigher 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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Quasar Drop XY by O Boticário is a brisk aromatic citrus fragrance built for casual everyday wear in warm weather. It opens with an energizing blast of tart lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and a cooling splash of eucalyptus that immediately wakes up the senses like a cold morning shower. As the zesty top settles, spicy…

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 Quasar Drop XY?

L'Etrog Acqua takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Etrog Acqua is rated 3.69/5 from 61 votes; Quasar Drop XY is rated 3.57/5 from 120 votes. Choose L'Etrog Acqua for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Quasar Drop XY for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, L'Etrog Acqua or Quasar Drop XY?

They last about the same: L'Etrog Acqua 56/100, Quasar Drop XY 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, L'Etrog Acqua or Quasar Drop XY?

L'Etrog Acqua projects furthest (L'Etrog Acqua 59/100, Quasar Drop XY 39/100), based on community performance votes.

Do L'Etrog Acqua and Quasar Drop XY smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is L'Etrog Acqua or Quasar Drop XY better for summer or winter?

For summer, L'Etrog Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Quasar Drop XY is the stronger pick. L'Etrog Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in L'Etrog Acqua and Quasar Drop XY?

L'Etrog Acqua features Citron, Myrtle, Bergamot, Lemon and Vetiver. Quasar Drop XY has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Ginger, heart notes of Floral Notes and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Labdanum.

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