Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum bottle Aqva Divina
Edp Concentration Extrait
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2015 Year 2014
££ Price Tier ££
Arethusa Extrait bottle Arethusa

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum
Divisive yet divine. This unusual, salty aquatic is a love-it-or-hate-it scent. If you're after something a bit different from the usual summer fare, this could be your unique beach-scent treasure.
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Our Verdict - Arethusa Extrait
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Some reckon it's a juicy, seaside dream, a unique blend of fruit and marine. Others? A synthetic, screechy mess that doesn't know what it wants to be. Definitely try before you buy, it's divisive, to say the least.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 10%
Floral 15% 20%
Fruity 12% 13%
Green 4% 10%
Sweet 16% 18%
Warm 14% 12%
Woody 12% 8%
Earthy 9% 12%
Animalic 10% 6%
Fresh 22% 19%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqva Divina EdP
Arethusa Extrait

Notes

Accords

Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum Arethusa Extrait
100%
Fresh Spicy
66%
82%
Fruity
100%
99%
Citrus
73%
97%
Floral
58%
80%
Woody
96%
92%
Salty
67%
Aromatic
87%
61%
Sweet
86%
76%
Fresh
61%
Marine
75%
58%
Beeswax
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
66%
Fruity shared
82%
100%
Citrus shared
99%
73%
Floral shared
97%
58%
Woody shared
80%
96%
Salty shared
92%
67%
87%
Sweet shared
61%
86%
76%
Marine shared
61%
75%
58%

Performance

Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum Arethusa Extrait
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate sillage and unique clean profile make it suitable for casual wear and dates, as many reviews suggest it evokes a beachy, relaxed vibe. While some find it too sharp for a professional setting, its 'clean' and 'elegant' nature allows for office wear if applied lightly.

Arethusa Extrait

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly performance means it can easily overwhelm in the office, making it better suited for more relaxed or outdoor settings. The marine and fruity accords lend themselves well to casual and sport, though the underlying leather and florals elevate it enough for a date.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
86%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
81%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Fruity, Woody, Sweet accords and Salt, Ginger notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva Divina Eau de Parfum
Arethusa Extrait
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