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Aqva Eau de Toilette bottle Aqva EDT
EDT Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2014 Year 2016
££ Price Tier £
La Viola Homme Eau de Parfum bottle La Viola Homme EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqva EDT
This discontinued gem is proper divisive. Folk either love its unique salty aquatic vibe and beastly performance for summer, or they absolutely hate it, calling it synthetic, eggy, or even like 'rotting fruit in a puddle'.
Acquired
Our Verdict - La Viola Homme EDP
A clean, fruity marine that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting blast perfect for summer, albeit with a softer, rather unisex jasmine touch that makes it surprisingly gentle. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqva EDT
La Viola Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Patchouli 48% vs 50%
Only in Aqva
Frankincense 51%
Only in La Viola Homme
Amber 50%

Accords

Aqva La Viola Homme
100%
Citrus
100%
Marine
80%
Aromatic
77%
69%
Aquatic
45%
46%
White Floral
62%
58%
Fresh
46%
Fresh Spicy
50%
Salty
50%
49%
Amber
48%
Patchouli
45%
Woody
Citrus shared
100%
100%
80%
77%
Aquatic shared
69%
45%
White Floral shared
46%
62%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
46%
50%
50%
49%
48%
45%

Performance

Aqva La Viola Homme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 potent projection and unique, sometimes polarising, aroma make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its 'beast mode' performance and strong aquatic-citrus notes are perfect for high heat, making it an ideal casual and sport scent, especially around water, where it really shines.

La Viola Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it highly suitable as a casual everyday scent and for sports. While it's not overpowering, the strong freshness and lack of overt formality means it's less ideal for formal events, but still pleasant enough for an office environment or an informal date.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
81%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aquatic, white floral

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva EDT
La Viola Homme EDP
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