Fragrance comparison

Rem L'Acqua vs Di Borghese

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

Rem L'Acqua

Reminiscence

3.8666 votes

Rank #17,249 AquaticCitrus

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17%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Di Borghese

Borghese

4.5553 votes

Rank #23,685 GreenWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories.

Rem L'Acqua
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Di Borghese
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Rem L'Acqua2/7

Di Borghese5/7

Ratings & consensus: Di Borghese
Community sentiment: Di Borghese
Longevity: Di Borghese
Sillage & projection: Di Borghese
Value for money: Rem L'Acqua
Versatility: Di Borghese
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rem L'Acqua

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rem L'AcquaReminiscence

Di BorgheseBorghese

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 33%Had 14%Want 53%

4.55/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 23%Had 24%Want 53%

Category winnerDi BorgheseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

56%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

66 votes

68%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerDi BorgheseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityDi Borghese

SillageDi Borghese

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value41

Category winnerRem L'AcquaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

salty84%

fresh77%

musky69%

woody61%

green100%

woody92%

white floral84%

mossy77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Watery NotesBergamot

Heart

Sea SaltNarcissus

Base

MuskWoodsy NotesAmber

Top

GalbanumPeachGreen NotesBergamot

Heart

NarcissusHyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineClove

Base

oak mossSandalwoodMuskVirginia CedarAmberSpices

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Narcissus, Musk and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer100

Fall13

Winter8

Day100

Night24

Spring50

Summer44

Fall100

Winter81

Day100

Night93

Category winnerDi BorgheseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men8

Unisex0

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,249

PerfumerMathieu Nardin

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#23,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerRem L'AcquaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rem L'Acqua opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and crisp watery notes before shifting into sea salt and soft narcissus. A sheer base of musk and driftwood stays close to the skin during warm summer afternoons. It offers an easy ocean spray freshness for hot humid days when heavy florals feel overwhelming.

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Di Borghese is a classic green floral chypre with a sharp, leafy opening, a dense bouquet of white and yellow florals, and a mossy, woody base. The peach softens the start, but this usually reads crisp, dry, and distinctly vintage. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured florals, oakmoss depth, and a more assertive st…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rem L'Acqua or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese takes 5 of 7 categories. Rem L'Acqua is rated 3.86/5 from 66 votes; Di Borghese is rated 4.55/5 from 53 votes. Choose Rem L'Acqua for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Di Borghese for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Rem L'Acqua or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese lasts longest (Di Borghese 83/100, Rem L'Acqua 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rem L'Acqua or Di Borghese?

Di Borghese projects furthest (Di Borghese 68/100, Rem L'Acqua 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rem L'Acqua and Di Borghese smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Narcissus, Musk and Amber.

Is Rem L'Acqua or Di Borghese better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rem L'Acqua is the stronger pick. For winter, Di Borghese is the stronger pick. Rem L'Acqua suits daytime wear; Di Borghese suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rem L'Acqua and Di Borghese?

Rem L'Acqua has top notes of Watery Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sea Salt and Narcissus, a base of Musk, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Di Borghese has top notes of Galbanum, Peach, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of oak moss, Sandalwood, Musk and Virginia Cedar.