Is Perfume Parlour Water Ocean a dupe of Bvlgari Aqva Atlantiqve?
Aqva Atlantiqve EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2017 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Water Ocean EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aqva Atlantiqve
- Water Ocean
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bvlgari Aqua Pour Homme Atlantique - a citrus fragrance led by Sage, Calabrian Bergamot, Sicilian Lemon, with amber depth. It captures the gist of the original at a fraction of the cost, rendering a touch simpler and quieter.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Sea Water
38%
vs
33%
Ambergris
37%
vs
28%
Bergamot
24%
vs
33%
Apple
23%
vs
38%
Lemon
23%
vs
28%
Benzoin
20%
vs
26%
Amberwood
20%
vs
30%
Sage
19%
vs
37%
Vetiver
19%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
19%
vs
19%
Benzoin
20%
vs
26%
Amberwood
20%
vs
30%
Vetiver
19%
vs
23%
Sandalwood
19%
vs
19%
Patchouli
20%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the citrus, amber profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Bergamot, Benzoin, Sandalwood
Without patchouli and rain
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Water Ocean EDP
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United States from the United Kingdom. How import charges work
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