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Olympéa Aqua Eau de Toilette bottle Olympéa Aqua EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
First Instinct Sheer Eau de Parfum bottle First Instinct Sheer EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Olympéa Aqua EDT
This one's a mixed bag, love-it-or-hate-it depending on your skin chemistry. Some say it's a classy, modern aquatic-gourmand, others get a mouldy, masculine disappointment. Don't blind buy, test on skin before you commit.
Acquired
Our Verdict - First Instinct Sheer EDP
A divisive scent for sure. It's either a sun-drenched, white floral clean girl vibe recalling Y2K summers, or a chemical floral mess that smells like grandma's attic. If you like orange blossom and don't mind a 'sunscreen' accord, you might just love it.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Olympéa Aqua EDT
First Instinct Sheer EDP

Notes

Accords

Olympéa Aqua First Instinct Sheer
100%
Citrus
88%
65%
White Floral
100%
74%
Vanilla
72%
Fresh Spicy
51%
62%
Fresh
71%
66%
Amber
66%
Salty
65%
Aquatic
Musky
58%
55%
Woody
47%
52%
Balsamic
Ozonic
52%
Sweet
50%
Floral
50%
Soapy
47%
Citrus shared
100%
88%
White Floral shared
65%
100%
74%
Fresh Spicy shared
72%
51%
Fresh shared
62%
71%
66%
66%
65%
58%
Woody shared
55%
47%
52%
52%
50%
50%
47%

Performance

Olympéa Aqua First Instinct Sheer
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Olympéa Aqua

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh, lighter profile compared to the original Olympea makes it suitable for casual wear and might work for dates, though some found it too strong. While it has good performance, it leans too aquatic and sweet for formal settings and some find it a touch too 'loud' for the office.

First Instinct Sheer

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its sheer, clean character and moderate performance make it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, where it won't overpower. The summery, beachy vibe doesn't quite fit formal events, and while fresh, its 'lotion' quality keeps it from being a top pick for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, fresh spicy, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Olympéa Aqua EDT
First Instinct Sheer EDP
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