Aqua Vitae
Maison Francis KurkdjianEau de Toilette2013
Side by side
Aqua Vitae vs. Арбат (Arbat)
Is Aqua Vitae better than Арбат (Arbat)?
Aqua Vitae rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Same dominant accord
Mandarin Orange
citruswoodyaromatic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Aqua Vitae and Арбат (Arbat)?
| Aqua Vitae | Арбат (Arbat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2013 | 1970 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Francis Kurkdjian | — |
| Best season | Summer | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Aqua Vitae and Арбат (Arbat) smell?
Aqua Vitae
Citrus
Vanilla
Woody
White Floral
Aromatic
Fresh
Sweet
Floral
Арбат (Arbat)
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Aromatic
Mossy
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Herbal
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Aqua Vitae and Арбат (Arbat) share?
Top
LemonMandarin Orange
Mandarin OrangeBergamotLavenderSage
Heart
HedioneJasmine
Black PepperPatchouliViolet Leaf
Base
Tonka BeanVanillaGuaiac Wood
SandalwoodOakmossAmberMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Aqua Vitae or Арбат (Arbat)?
| Aqua Vitae | Арбат (Arbat) | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Aqua Vitae and Арбат (Arbat)?
Brief beauty is the whole point. Citrus that fades fast isn't a flaw, it's an invitation to reapply, to live in the moment. Summer fragrances should ask you to reach for them again.Aqua Vitae
Arbat doesn't care if you've never heard of it. That's the point. Built for men who find most modern fragrances performative, this is the real thing, citrus-dappled, oakmoss-grounded.Арбат (Arbat)
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