Agua Brava (1968)
by Antonio Puig

I'm a bit of a novice, but I truly like Agua Brava. This fragrance exudes confidence, smells strongly masculine - almost obnoxiously so, and has great staying power. If I'm ever in the need for a solid mental outlook I usually go for AB; can't see this as appealing to those <40, though. Great stuff!

31st December, 2011.

Very much like Pino Silvestre, but much more
citrus and slightly different herbal notes with
the addition of leather.

14th December, 2011.

This is a decent cologne for sure, a fresh masculine breath of mountain with a lemony, grassy, almost mentholated and anyway aromatic opening, a piney and resinous central part and a mossy-leathery base. The first blast is very tart and herbal with a touch of detergent feel. The structure is classic because of the clever combination of bergamot, citrus, lavender, resins, patchouli and woodsy elements. The musk and moss have a softening power and elements like laurel, sage and juniper turns it aromatic and bracing. A notable vetiver enhances the masculine feel. The heart of conifers represents the soul of the juice. The dry down is softly grassy, slightly leathery and mossy. Not bad.

7th November, 2011. (Last Edited: 22nd November, 2011.)

I'm a bit of an amateur at this, but I can't see why so many people like this stuff. I own a small bottle right now and am trying to like it, but I just can't. And I'm not knowledgeable enough about particular notes to say why. Some say there is some citrus in the topnotes, but I just don't get that at all. I think it just stinks. Perhaps it's the sage, I don't know, but I definitely don't get lavender from this either. Again, maybe this is because of my unrefined nose, but I can't imagine anyone under 60 wearing this. The only good thing I've experienced with this cologne is that I found a funny, 1990's Spanish commercial on youtube for Agua Brava, singing it in the lyrics.

8th October, 2011.

A slightly smoother Pino Silvestre with a light leather note added. Quite pleasant. If you like Pino, and you also like leather (which is quite light in this fragrance), you will probably like this one. I can't imagine too many young guys liking this one though. I expect it will be more attractive to 40+.

17th January, 2011.

This is an excellent budget fragrance. It starts with a lemony and herbal opening, at times almost minty in its zippy freshness. With some subtle coniferous notes, the scent bears a similarity to Pino Silvestre, but I’d characterize this as smoother and a bit soapier than PS. The herbal notes are well done: they are prominent but not aggressive or harsh. The dry-down is very attractive. Elements which could be heavy (musk, patchouli, leather) are given such a light treatment that they simply add a bit of complexity. Well done!

2nd September, 2010.