Agua Fresca

Agua Fresca feels so airy, light and natural. This fragrance comes off so naturally organic like it is held together by the thinnest of threads, and I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Agua fresca opens earthy and sweet with a faint bit of citrus. Upon the first spray this scent comes off fresh and very unique. The petitgrain, vetiver and lavender transition to the marjoram, juniper and pine in a very organic way like a breeze. As the scent progresses the rosemary bergamot and sing through the initial herby blast, and there is some faint oakmoss to give a bit of green roundness to the scent. Agua Fresca feels like a morning walk from the woods to the beach, and its truly calming. This fragrance feels like Monterey or Stinson beach to me and really gets me a bit nostalgic. As the scent dries down the pepper, a bit of mandarin, musk, sandalwood and patchouli give this scent a nice soapy creamy base (it has a barbershop vibe). As for the scent being held together by a string... well I say this because the composition of this scent seems so natural so effortless so slight that it could almost disappear or fall apart at anytime. But it doesn't! In fact Agua fresca has average longevity on my skin and moderate projection. Agua Fresca feels very fresh, clean and breezy. This scent encapsulates a stroll on the beach beautifully, and puts you right at ease with a few sprays in the morning. Give this scent a few sprays before a late morning brunch with friends on a terrace when the sun shines as much as the smiles on your friends faces.

The experience of Agua Fresca is similar to the experience of the picture on the label: Of a small brook or creek near the edge (or perhaps in the middle of) a small forest. AF starts out a dry, herby mix. I get an initial blast of soft petitgrain, marjoram and artemesia. I don't get much mandarin orange, but I do smell the latent juniper up front, as well. There's a slight pepper to this, with just a tinge of sweetness coming from the lavender. But the middle notes are, overall, similar to the rest of the fragrance itself: dry, herbaceous, slightly green. During the dry down I get some pine, sandalwood and musk. But it's fairly light and mostly gone after a few hours. The only downside to this is it's too short lasting. You instantly want more of this as soon as you smell it. Two thumbs up!

This is a very popular scent in Spain since the 90's when it was released, you can find it even in supermarkets. I had not smelled it since long ago, even though I think some relatives used this in the past, but today I stopped in front of a tester and sprayed it again and... how good it is!!! It does not smell outdated, loud or cheapo at all. Vetiver and lavender stand out but I think that are their surrounding notes what makes the difference. Agua Fresca is quite aromatic and woody but far of being agressive it results lush and tender at a time, with certain sweetness... absolutely crisp and delicious! It is funny I have appreciated this little gem after so long. The power of perfumes will never cease to amaze me.

The top reminds me of Armani Eau pour Homme. The heart reminds me of Lancetti Homme (aka Lui). The drydown reminds me of Monsieur, still by Lancetti. What a journey, what a gem! I got a large 260ml (!!) splash bottle for under $30 shipped... a big win in my book and probably for anyone who loves timeless citrus-aromatic fragrance, with a piney/mossy/woody base. Performance is on the modest side, but at current pricing, anyone can afford to overspray! Highly recommended. Best worn in Spring/Fall days than hot summer ones imo, 30+

Mediterraneo is a complete different fragrance than Agua Fresca, lol! First of all Mediterraneo is a 'woody aromatic' and Agua Fresca an 'aromatic fougere'! The notes are completely different and so is the smell. Both are very fresh fragrances mainly for winter and summer which is the only comparison! I know both and own Agua Fresca which is way stronger and longer lasting; actually Mediterraneo is very bad on longevity. Not to be compared actually! Agua Fresca is much much better!