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Downtown Eau de Parfum bottle Downtown EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
F Gender M
2013 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Aqua Marine Eau de Toilette bottle Aqua Marine EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Downtown EDP
This one is an enigma, a 'love it or leave it' scent that sparked a lot of debate but ultimately landed in the 'fine, but forgettable' pile for many. If you want something subtle for your own enjoyment, and can find it for a steal, it's worth a shot. Otherwise, your money's better spent elsewhere.
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Our Verdict - Aqua Marine EDT
Fresh, fruity, and undeniably masculine, Aqua Marine is a summer essential that punches well above its weight. It's a bit of a crowd-pleaser, but with enough depth to keep things interesting.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Downtown EDP
Aqua Marine EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 18% vs 16%
Bergamot 16% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 21%
Cedar 25% vs 20%

Accords

Downtown Aqua Marine
100%
Fruity
41%
73%
Musky
100%
86%
Citrus
85%
Sweet
72%
Aquatic
68%
Woody
61%
61%
Ozonic
60%
Aromatic
Amber
58%
Earthy
43%
Patchouli
39%
Mossy
39%
Powdery
35%
Fruity shared
100%
41%
Musky shared
73%
100%
86%
85%
72%
Woody shared
68%
61%
61%
60%
58%
43%
39%
39%
35%

Performance

Downtown Aqua Marine
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Downtown

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its generally weak sillage and poor longevity make it perfect for office wear or casual outings where subtlety is key. It's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful fragrance is usually desired, but its freshness can work for active use.

Aqua Marine

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear and sports, while the underlying woody depth allows it to transition to office settings. However, it's a bit too casual for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, musky, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Downtown EDP
Aqua Marine EDT
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