Surf Eau de Parfum bottle Surf
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2018 Year 2020
££ Price Tier ££
Acqua di Giò Profondo Parfum bottle Acqua di Giò Profondo

ScentArt

A
Surf
B
Acqua di Giò Profondo
Full Screen Compare

Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Surf
Surf is a bit of a controversial one, with folks divided on its similarity to Invictus and its overall performance. Some find it a decent, affordable option for everyday wear, while others dismiss it as a weaker clone with disappointing longevity.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò Profondo
Acqua di Giò Profondo is a refreshing aqua masterpiece that modernizes the classic DNA with marine and aromatic influences.
Favourite

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 31% 27%
Floral 5% 9%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 21% 18%
Sweet 2% 9%
Warm 4% 3%
Woody 13% 9%
Earthy 19% 12%
Animalic 7% 13%
Fresh 29% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Surf EdP
Acqua di Giò Profondo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 33% vs 52%
Only in Acqua di Giò Profondo
Mandarin 47%
Shared Notes
Lavender 25% vs 45%
Only in Acqua di Giò Profondo
Rosemary 55%
Shared Notes
Musk 26% vs 54%
Patchouli 18% vs 45%

Accords

Surf Acqua di Giò Profondo
100%
Citrus
80%
52%
Aquatic
90%
68%
Aromatic
70%
Mineral
50%
49%
Lavender
47%
Fresh
46%
Green
45%
Herbal
Woody
40%
Citrus shared
100%
80%
Aquatic shared
52%
90%
Aromatic shared
68%
70%
50%
49%
47%
46%
45%
40%

Performance

Surf Acqua di Giò Profondo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Surf

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh and clean profile, combined with reports of moderate projection and longevity, makes it suitable for casual wear and even the office. However, its lack of robust performance means it won't stand out for formal events or demanding date nights.

Acqua di Giò Profondo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

With its prominent aquatic and fresh notes, it is particularly well-suited for warmer months, making it most appropriate for spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

The moderate projection and fresh aquatic profile make it versatile for office and casual settings. It is less formal and slightly less suitable for sports due to its elegance.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
90%
Accord
67%
Key Similarities

Both share Aquatic, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Bergamot, Lavender notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Surf
Acqua di Giò Profondo
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS