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Explorer Ultra Blue Eau de Parfum bottle Explorer Ultra Blue EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2021 Year 2017
££ Price Tier ££
Aqva Atlantiqve Eau de Parfum bottle Aqva Atlantiqve EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Explorer Ultra Blue EDP
A brisk, modern aquatic with sparkling citrus and salty blue accents. Explorer Ultra Blue is perfect for daily wear when you want to feel crisp, clean and effortlessly confident.
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Our Verdict - Aqva Atlantiqve EDP
A truly divisive aquatic that either charms with its marine depth or repels with an infamous 'egg' note. Discontinuation has only intensified the debate and boosted its sought-after status.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Explorer Ultra Blue EDP
Aqva Atlantiqve EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 34% vs 24%
Only in Explorer Ultra Blue
Pink Pepper 33% Fruity 33%
Shared Notes
Sea Water 53% vs 38%
Ambergris 46% vs 37%
Only in Aqva Atlantiqve
Apple 24%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 34% vs 19%

Accords

Explorer Ultra Blue Aqva Atlantiqve
Amber
100%
95%
Fresh
62%
90%
Citrus
72%
Aromatic
90%
80%
Aquatic
84%
Marine
79%
35%
Woody
65%
Animalic
57%
Salty
52%
Balsamic
51%
40%
Spicy
100%
Fresh shared
95%
62%
Citrus shared
90%
72%
90%
Aquatic shared
80%
84%
79%
Woody shared
35%
65%
57%
52%
51%
40%

Performance

Explorer Ultra Blue Aqva Atlantiqve
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Explorer Ultra Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The vibrant citrus, aquatic and ozonic notes make this fragrance ideal for warm weather, particularly spring and summer, while it lacks the warmth and density required for colder winter days.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean and non-intrusive character is perfect for daytime, office and casual use, while moderate projection and versatility also work for sporty occasions. Less suited to formal evening wear.

Aqva Atlantiqve

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its strong projection and marine-amber profile make it a bit too bold for a typical office, but it excels in casual settings like the beach or everyday wear, drawing compliments. While generally 'blue', some found it sophisticated enough for formal events or dates, thanks to its unique depth.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh, citrus, aquatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Explorer Ultra Blue EDP
Aqva Atlantiqve EDP
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