Is Alexandria Fragrances Fiume Viola a dupe of Creed Acqua Fiorentina?

Acqua Fiorentina EDP

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Fiume Viola Extrait

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Acqua Fiorentina Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua Fiorentina EDP
EDP Concentration Extrait
F Gender F
2009 Year 2020
£££££ Price Tier ££
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30ml at Notino
Best value £1.57/ml (500ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua Fiorentina EDP
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some swear it's a unique masterpiece, a fresh, fruity dream; others are left cold, comparing it to cleaning products or cheaper dupes. The price tag for fleeting performance leaves many miffed. Definitely one to try before you buy.
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Our Verdict - Fiume Viola Extrait
A delightful floral fragrance with sweet undertones, perfect for romantic occasions and casual outings alike.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Acqua Fiorentina EDP A Fiume Viola Extrait B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua Fiorentina EDP
Fiume Viola Extrait

Notes

Only in Acqua Fiorentina
Apple 52% Plum 48%
Only in Fiume Viola
Violet 60% Galbanum 40%
Shared Notes
Rose 19% vs 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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Acqua Fiorentina Fiume Viola
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua Fiorentina

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, clean, and fruity-woody profile makes it ideal for casual wear and warmer weather, with many finding it suitable for daytime dating. However, reported poor longevity and sillage mean it's less fitting for formal events, and its subtle nature makes it work for some office environments without being intrusive.

Fiume Viola

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Fiume Viola's floral and sweet accords make it versatile for spring and fall when the weather supports such warm and balanced aromas. It's less suited for the extreme heat of summer or the deep cold of winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

The moderate projection and floral sweetness make it ideal for dates and casual settings, but it is subdued enough for the office. Its rich character, however, is a tad casual for 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.

Overall scent match
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Key Similarities

Shares 1 of its 8 notes, including Rose

Key Differences

Adds galbanum and iris, drops apple and bergamot

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Acqua Fiorentina EDP
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