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Aqua Universalis Eau de Toilette bottle Aqua Universalis EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2009 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
No. 1 Eau de Parfum bottle No. 1 EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqua Universalis EDT
Aqua Universalis is the definition of effortless cleanliness, with sparkling citrus and airy florals that wear like a white cotton shirt. It’s sheer, sophisticated, and uplifting but fleeting on skin.
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Our Verdict - No. 1 EDP
Fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive, No. 1 is a solid everyday scent. It won't turn heads, but it's a dependable go-to for those who value understated elegance and a consistent, good-smelling aura.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqua Universalis EDT
No. 1 EDP

Notes

Aqua Universalis
No. 1

Top Notes

Bergamot 41% Lemon 39% Aldehydes 20%

Base Notes

Musk 44% Musk 34% Woody 22%

Base Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 40% vs 50%
Only in Aqua Universalis
Lemon 39% Aldehydes 20%
Only in No. 1
Citrus 50%
Shared Notes
Only in Aqua Universalis
Mock Orange 44%
Only in No. 1
Jasmine 50%
Shared Notes
Musk 43% vs 100%
Musk 34% vs 100%
Only in Aqua Universalis
Woody 22%

Accords

Aqua Universalis No. 1
100%
Fresh
71%
95%
Citrus
100%
70%
Floral
47%
45%
Musky
64%
60%
Green
47%
Powdery
51%
35%
Woody
Fresh shared
100%
71%
Citrus shared
95%
100%
Floral shared
70%
47%
Musky shared
45%
64%
Green shared
60%
47%
51%
35%

Performance

Aqua Universalis No. 1
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Strong
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqua Universalis

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Aqua Universalis excels in warmer weather with its radiant citrus and airy florals, making it ideal for spring and summer. Its lightness is less suited to cold temperatures, where it may disappear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its inoffensive, clean freshness is perfect for the office and everyday casual wear. The subtle projection suits close encounters and active situations but may lack presence for formal events.

No. 1

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, clean, and subtle nature makes it perfect for the office or casual wear where strong projection isn't desired. It's too understated for formal events and might lack the romantic flair needed for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, citrus, floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqua Universalis EDT
No. 1 EDP
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