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Fragrance comparison

U by Ungaro for Him vs Agua

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

Updated 112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

  • U by Ungaro for Him

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Agua

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

U by Ungaro for Him2/4
Agua2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
U by Ungaro for Him
Sillage & projection
Agua
Value for money
Agua
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
U by Ungaro for Him

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
U by Ungaro for HimAvon
AguaMassimo Dutti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.78/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 34%Had 48%Want 18%
4.00/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
59%Like
5%Ok
17%Dislike
1%Hate

103 votes

44%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
22%Dislike
0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityU by Ungaro for Him

SillageAgua

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value75
Category winnerAguaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
balsamic69%
aromatic61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
citrus65%
lavender53%
warm spicy42%
Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PomegranateBitter OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
ImmortelleCardamomCedar
Base
Peru BalsamVetiverPatchouliTonka BeanSandalwood
Top
RosemaryGrapefruitBergamotBitter OrangeTangerineClary Sage
Heart
LavenderCardamomPepperelemi
Base
PatchouliPineVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer72
Fall93
Winter55
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer40
Fall100
Winter20
Day100
Night67
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,545

PerfumerPascal Gaurin, Yves Cassar

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,740

PerfumerRamon Monegal

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerU by Ungaro for HimHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

U by Ungaro for Him by Avon opens with a sharp punch of pomegranate and bitter orange that cuts through cool morning air. The initial fruitiness settles within fifteen minutes into a warm spice core of cardamom and cedarwood. As the liquid dries down, Peru balsam, tonka bean, and earthy patchouli form a rich woody bac…

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Massimo Dutti Agua opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, grapefruit, and aromatic rosemary before settling into a cool pine and vetiver base. Formulated by Ramon Monegal, this eau de toilette offers a crisp Mediterranean profile for warm spring days, making it an easy pick for casual mornings and relaxed office w…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, U by Ungaro for Him or Agua?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. U by Ungaro for Him is rated 3.78/5 from 103 votes; Agua is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose U by Ungaro for Him for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Agua for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, U by Ungaro for Him or Agua?

They last about the same: U by Ungaro for Him 61/100, Agua 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, U by Ungaro for Him or Agua?

Projection is very close: Agua 61/100, U by Ungaro for Him 60/100 for sillage.

Do U by Ungaro for Him and Agua smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is U by Ungaro for Him or Agua better for summer or winter?

Agua suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in U by Ungaro for Him and Agua?

U by Ungaro for Him has top notes of Pomegranate, Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Immortelle, Cardamom and Cedar, a base of Peru Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli and Tonka Bean. Agua has top notes of Rosemary, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper and elemi, a base of Patchouli, Pine, Vetiver and Musk.

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