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Zizan vs Agua Brava

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

Updated 1,572 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Zizan

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Agua Brava

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Zizan2/7
Agua Brava5/7
Ratings & consensus
Agua Brava
Community sentiment
Agua Brava
Longevity
Zizan
Sillage & projection
Zizan
Value for money
Agua Brava
Versatility
Agua Brava
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Agua Brava

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ZizanOrmonde Jayne
Agua BravaAntonio Puig
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.82/ 5 · 318 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
3.95/ 5 · 1,254 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerAgua BravaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
35%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

240 votes

32%Love
49%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
2%Hate

992 votes

Category winnerAgua BravaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate76
Category winners

LongevityZizan

SillageZizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value87
Category winnerAgua BravaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus90%
woody80%
fresh spicy70%
soft spicy60%
earthy50%
aromatic100%
woody86%
fresh spicy72%
citrus58%
warm spicy44%
earthy30%
Scent match64%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LimeBergamotPink PepperAmalfi LemonJuniperClary Sage
Heart
Bay LeafJasmineViolet
Base
VetiverCedarAmberMusk
Top
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamotJuniperSage
Heart
PineBay LeafThymeCloveCarnation
Base
oak mossVetiverLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Bay Leaf. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter61
Day100
Night33
Category winnerAgua BravaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men80
Unisex12
Women8
Men95
Unisex4
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,505

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews61

Overall rank#872

PerfumerMarcel Carles, Rosendo Mateu

Launched2025

Reviews212

Category winnerAgua BravaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zizan is a sharp, green citrus aromatic with lime, lemon, bergamot and pepper up front, then a more herbal, vetiver-led dry-down. On skin it can read clean and masculine, but several wearers also find it airy enough for casual daily use. It suits people who like classic citrus vetivers with bite, especially if bay lea…

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Agua Brava is a dry, green classic with lavender, citrus, pine and herbs over oakmoss, leather and woods. It opens brisk and outdoorsy, then settles into a mossy masculine style that feels more rugged than polished. It still makes sense for buyers who enjoy old-school aromatic scents and low-cost daily wear. Sample fi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Zizan or Agua Brava?

Agua Brava takes 5 of 7 categories. Zizan is rated 3.82/5 from 318 votes; Agua Brava is rated 3.95/5 from 1,254 votes. Choose Zizan for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Agua Brava for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Zizan or Agua Brava?

Zizan lasts longest (Zizan 70/100, Agua Brava 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Zizan or Agua Brava?

Zizan projects furthest (Zizan 64/100, Agua Brava 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Zizan and Agua Brava smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Juniper and Bay Leaf.

Is Zizan or Agua Brava better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zizan is the stronger pick. For winter, Agua Brava is the stronger pick. Agua Brava suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Zizan and Agua Brava?

Zizan has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Pink Pepper and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Bay Leaf, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Musk. Agua Brava has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Pine, Bay Leaf, Thyme and Clove, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Leather and Sandalwood.

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