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Aqva Eau de Parfum bottle Aqva EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
M Gender F
2005 Year 2026
££ Price Tier ££
Venus Eau de Toilette bottle Venus EDT

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqva EDP
Aqva by Bvlgari is a deep dive into the sea, divisive perhaps for its unapologetic seaweed note, but for those who love it, it’s a timeless classic. A natural, rugged aquatic that evokes memories of wild coastlines, though performance can be an issue with newer batches.
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Our Verdict - Venus EDT
This one's a proper clean-cut crowd-pleaser. Bright, fresh, and utterly inoffensive, Venus will have you smelling effortlessly put-together without shouting about it. A real safe bet for those who like their freshness understated and reliable.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqva EDP
Venus EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 35% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Cedar 22% vs 23%
Woody 21% vs 30%

Accords

Aqva Venus
100%
Citrus
100%
93%
Marine
74%
Woody
93%
Green
81%
80%
Aromatic
51%
74%
Aquatic
Musky
68%
Fresh
68%
45%
Fresh Spicy
55%
Floral
54%
Amber
54%
44%
Powdery
50%
47%
Lavender
Citrus shared
100%
100%
93%
Woody shared
74%
93%
81%
Aromatic shared
80%
51%
74%
68%
68%
Fresh Spicy shared
45%
55%
54%
54%
Powdery shared
44%
50%
47%

Performance

Aqva Venus
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Beast (10+h)
Moderate
Projection
Room-filling
Moderate
Intensity
Potent

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqva

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 fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual and sport settings, especially in warm weather. While many review it as a confident scent, its oceanic ruggedness and varying performance prevent it from being a solid choice for formal events or the office, where it might be too informal or fleeting.

Venus

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh accords make it perfect for everyday wear, particularly in an office setting or for casual outings. The moderate performance ensures it won't be overpowering, while its refreshing qualities lend themselves well to active situations.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva EDP
Venus EDT
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