Fragrance comparison

Un Homme A La Mer vs Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 22 ratings analysed

4 wins

Un Homme A La Mer

Velvetvelo

4.5511 votes

Rank #44,348 CitrusAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar

O Boticário

3.7311 votes

Rank #54,833 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 4 of 5 categories.

Un Homme A La Mer
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Un Homme A La Mer4/5

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar1/5

Ratings & consensus: Un Homme A La Mer
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Un Homme A La Mer
Sillage & projection: Un Homme A La Mer
Value for money: Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Un Homme A La Mer

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Un Homme A La MerVelvetvelo

Nativa SPA Petitgrain + CedarO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.55/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 24%Had 11%Want 65%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 18%Had 29%Want 54%

Category winnerUn Homme A La MerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

27%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme A La Mer

SillageUn Homme A La Mer

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNativa SPA Petitgrain + CedarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aquatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

fresh53%

white floral42%

citrus100%

woody88%

aromatic77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LimeWater NotesGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

PepperWhite FlowersJasmine

Base5-7 hrs

Virginia Cedar

Top

PetitgrainGrapefruitLimeMandarin OrangeTangerineGingerTamarindGalbanum

Heart

Tincture of Rose

Base

Virginia CedarOakmossMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLime, Ginger and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Un Homme A La Mer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall83

Winter33

Day100

Night37

Spring33

Summer100

Fall50

Winter17

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex38

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,348

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,833

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerUn Homme A La MerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Homme A La Mer by Velvetvelo rethinks aquatic fragrance by skipping traditional perfumer alcohol completely. Instead, this water-based emulsion sprays on like a cooling mist, delivering an instant rush of cold lime juice, sparkling water accords, and crisp grated ginger. As the initial liquid sheen absorbs into ski…

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O Boticário Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar opens with a zesty burst of bitter orange twigs, crushed grapefruit rind, and tart green lime. The sharp citrus rush softens into spicy ginger and clean Virginia cedar, anchored by earthy oakmoss and soft musk. It feels like stepping out of a cool morning shower into a sunlit …

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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, Un Homme A La Mer or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Un Homme A La Mer takes 4 of 5 categories. Un Homme A La Mer is rated 4.55/5 from 11 votes; Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar is rated 3.73/5 from 11 votes. Choose Un Homme A La Mer for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Un Homme A La Mer or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Un Homme A La Mer lasts longest (Un Homme A La Mer 60/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Un Homme A La Mer or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Un Homme A La Mer projects furthest (Un Homme A La Mer 58/100, Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Homme A La Mer and Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Ginger and Virginia Cedar.

Is Un Homme A La Mer or Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar better for summer or winter?

Un Homme A La Mer suits daytime wear; Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Un Homme A La Mer and Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar?

Un Homme A La Mer has top notes of Lime, Water Notes and Ginger, heart notes of Pepper, White Flowers and Jasmine, a base of Virginia Cedar. Nativa SPA Petitgrain + Cedar has top notes of Petitgrain, Grapefruit, Lime and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tincture of Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Oakmoss, Musk and Tonka Bean.