Acqua di Gioia Eau de Toilette vs Authentic Self Woman Eau de Parfum

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Acqua di Gioia Eau de Toilette bottle Acqua di Gioia EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2014 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Authentic Self Woman Eau de Parfum bottle Authentic Self Woman EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gioia EDT
A fresh, light, and mass-appealing scent perfect for summer. It’s got an easy-going charm that works for many, though don't expect anything groundbreaking. If you like clean, crisp fruit and florals, this is a solid choice.
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Our Verdict - Authentic Self Woman EDP
A bright, juicy floral woody musk in a sunflower-yellow ceramic bottle. Lemon zest, pear and gooseberry over white florals and clean woods - cheerful, uncomplicated and squarely aimed at everyday wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gioia EDT
Authentic Self Woman EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Pear 29% vs 34%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 46% vs 33%
Only in Acqua di Gioia
Peony 54%
Only in Authentic Self Woman
Freesia 37% Lily Of The Valley 29%
Shared Notes
Cedar 53% vs 33%
Only in Acqua di Gioia
Cashmere Wood 47%
Only in Authentic Self Woman
Musk 37% Sandalwood 29%

Accords

Acqua di Gioia Authentic Self Woman
100%
Fresh
70%
91%
Citrus
100%
90%
Fruity
85%
90%
Floral
90%
75%
Aquatic
75%
Woody
70%
Musky
75%
62%
Ozonic
57%
Sweet
55%
Aromatic
Fresh shared
100%
70%
Citrus shared
91%
100%
Fruity shared
90%
85%
Floral shared
90%
90%
75%
Woody shared
75%
70%
75%
62%
57%
55%

Performance

Acqua di Gioia Authentic Self Woman
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gioia

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and moderate sillage make it ideal for casual wear and daily use including the office, without being overpowering. It's often described as a 'summer in a bottle' scent, making it perfect for daytime and warm weather activities.

Authentic Self Woman

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

A citrus-and-pear opening with a clean white floral heart is built for warm weather. The cedar and musk base adds a little body for early autumn but not enough for winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual

Bright, clean and moderate in projection, making it a natural everyday and workplace scent. Its casual, youthful character is a weaker fit for formal occasions.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, citrus, fruity

Key Differences

Adds freesia and gooseberry, drops blackcurrant and cashmere wood

Where to buy

Acqua di Gioia EDT
Authentic Self Woman EDP
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