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O2 vs Lago

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

Updated 246 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

O2 takes 3 of 5 categories.

  • O2

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Lago

    Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

O23/5
Lago2/5
Ratings & consensus
O2
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lago
Sillage & projection
Lago
Value for money
O2
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
O2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
O2Impulse
LagoAcqua di Baviera
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.41/ 5 · 152 votes
Have 5%Had 82%Want 14%
4.11/ 5 · 94 votes
Have 18%Had 2%Want 80%
Category winnerO2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
68%Love
24%Like
5%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate

140 votes

50%Love
42%Like
8%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity51
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate89
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityLago

SillageLago

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value88
¤ Price value78
Category winnerO2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh88%
aquatic77%
fruity65%
fresh spicy53%
green42%
citrus100%
aquatic92%
green84%
ozonic77%
aromatic69%
fresh61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, aquatic and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotLemon
Heart
AppleWatery NotesWater Lily
Base
Musk
Top
Ozonic notesLimeBergamotGreen Leaves
Heart
Watery NotesWater LilySage
Base
MuskAmberDriftwood
InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Water Lily. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring93
Summer100
Fall22
Winter11
Day100
Night21
Spring100
Summer100
Fall38
Winter13
Day100
Night38
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex12
Women88
Men17
Unisex83
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,472

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#7,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews32

Category winnerO2Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

O2 is a bright citrus body spray with a watery, late-90s feel. Lemon, bergamot and lime give it a crisp opening, then apple and water lily soften it into something clean, airy and easy to wear. It suits anyone who wants a light, cheerful everyday scent more than a full perfume experience. Reviews consistently point to…

Reviews →

Lago by Acqua di Baviera is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Lago was launched during the 2010's. Top notes are Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves; middle notes are Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage; base notes are Musk, Amber and Driftwood.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, O2 or Lago?

O2 takes 3 of 5 categories. O2 is rated 4.41/5 from 152 votes; Lago is rated 4.11/5 from 94 votes. Choose O2 for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lago for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, O2 or Lago?

Lago lasts longest (Lago 75/100, O2 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, O2 or Lago?

Lago projects furthest (Lago 63/100, O2 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do O2 and Lago smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aquatic and fresh accords. Common notes include Lime, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Water Lily.

Is O2 or Lago better for summer or winter?

O2 suits daytime wear; Lago suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in O2 and Lago?

O2 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Apple, Watery Notes and Water Lily, a base of Musk. Lago has top notes of Ozonic notes, Lime, Bergamot and Green Leaves, heart notes of Watery Notes, Water Lily and Sage, a base of Musk, Amber and Driftwood.

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