Is The Essence Vault Blu Mediterraneo - 753 a dupe of Acqua di Parma Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi?
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi
- Blu Mediterraneo - 753
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Which Should You Buy?
Few scents capture Mediterranean sunshine like Fico di Amalfi. Crisp citrus, lush fig, and sheer woods create a breezy, life-affirming aura, perfect for anyone craving an easygoing, natural yet sophisticated signature.
No. 753 chases Acqua di Parma's Blu Mediterraneo Fico di Amalfi and nails the sun-ripened fig opening, but the bergamot brightness fades fast and the cedarwood base sits flatter and thinner than the original's creamy, milky fig-wood finish.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Fig
38%
vs
100%
Cedar
32%
vs
100%
Pink Pepper
29%
vs
40%
Bergamot
25%
vs
60%
Fig Tree
39%
Jasmine
31%
Benzoin
29%
Grapefruit
26%
Citron
25%
Lemon
24%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
The vibrant citrus and juicy fig make this fragrance perfectly suited to warm weather, especially spring and summer, where its freshness and lightness shine. Its low warmth and airy projection make it less fitting for cold winter days.
Occasions
Its soft projection and breezy citrus character make it ideal for casual, office, and daytime occasions, never overwhelming and always approachable. The playful Mediterranean vibe is less suited to formal events but works beautifully for relaxed outings or sporty freshness.
Seasons
A juicy fig-and-citrus composition built for warm weather - it reads fresh and appropriate in spring and summer but too light and short-lived for cold months.
Occasions
Light, breezy and fig-forward, it suits casual daywear and holiday settings far more than office or formal occasions.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 4 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Cedar, Pink Pepper
Adds benzoin and citron
Where to buy
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Blu Mediterraneo - 753 EDP
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