Fragrance comparison

Laria vs Essenza di un'Isola Acqua

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

Laria

Profumi Fluviali

4.5520 votes

Rank #20,180 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Essenza di un'Isola Acqua

Acqua dell Elba

4.00130 votes

Rank #7,765 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Laria
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Essenza di un'Isola Acqua
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Laria2/4

Essenza di un'Isola Acqua2/4

Ratings & consensus: Laria
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Laria
Sillage & projection: Essenza di un'Isola Acqua
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Essenza di un'Isola Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LariaProfumi Fluviali

Essenza di un'Isola AcquaAcqua dell Elba

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 44%Had 7%Want 49%

4.00/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 43%Had 15%Want 43%

Category winnerLariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

15%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

40%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

101 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityLaria

SillageEssenza di un'Isola Acqua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value63

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

aquatic65%

salty53%

citrus42%

marine100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh spicy77%

salty69%

mossy61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both marine, aromatic and salty

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

SeagrassClary SageCitruses

Heart3 to 5 hours

ChestnutGuaiac WoodCedar

Base4 to 8 hours

Sea waterSalt

Top

SaltCitruses

Heart

MyrtleRed AlgaeJasmine

Base

MossCedar

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Cedar and Salt. Durations are only published for Laria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall80

Winter20

Day100

Night60

Spring64

Summer100

Fall30

Winter15

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men11

Unisex79

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,180

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#7,765

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerEssenza di un'Isola AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Laria by Profumi Fluviali is an aromatic green unisex fragrance released in 2018. It opens with an energising mix of coastal seagrass, herbal clary sage, and bright citruses that instantly evoke fresh coastal air. As it settles, warm chestnut combines with dry cedar and smoky guaiac wood, balancing the brisk marine op…

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Essenza di un'Isola Acqua by Acqua dell Elba is a fragrance for women and men. Top notes are Salt and Citruses; middle notes are Myrtle, Red Algae and Jasmine; base notes are Myrtle, Moss and Cedar.

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, Laria or Essenza di un'Isola Acqua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Laria is rated 4.55/5 from 20 votes; Essenza di un'Isola Acqua is rated 4.00/5 from 130 votes. Choose Laria for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Essenza di un'Isola Acqua for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Laria or Essenza di un'Isola Acqua?

Laria lasts longest (Laria 85/100, Essenza di un'Isola Acqua 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Laria or Essenza di un'Isola Acqua?

Essenza di un'Isola Acqua projects furthest (Essenza di un'Isola Acqua 64/100, Laria 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Laria and Essenza di un'Isola Acqua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share marine, aromatic and salty accords. Common notes include Citruses, Cedar and Salt.

Is Laria or Essenza di un'Isola Acqua better for summer or winter?

Laria suits daytime wear; Essenza di un'Isola Acqua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Laria and Essenza di un'Isola Acqua?

Laria has top notes of Seagrass, Clary Sage and Citruses, heart notes of Chestnut, Guaiac Wood and Cedar, a base of Sea water and Salt. Essenza di un'Isola Acqua has top notes of Salt and Citruses, heart notes of Myrtle, Red Algae and Jasmine, a base of Moss and Cedar.