Is Perfume Parlour Italian Water a dupe of Bvlgari Aqva?
Aqva EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Italian Water EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Aqva
- Italian Water
- in both
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Which Should You Buy?
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'.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bvlgari Aqva - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Orange, Petitgrain, with aromatic 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
Rain
53%
Neroli
47%
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Mandarin
100%
vs
37%
Cotton Flower
38%
Orange
33%
Lavender
33%
Clary Sage
31%
Petitgrain
29%
Seaweed
28%
Amber
27%
Woody Notes
23%
Cedar
19%
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 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.
Seasons
The citrus character is happiest in spring and summer - the freshness reads bright and clean in milder weather; the dupe's lighter build means it can struggle to project in the opposite season.
Occasions
Its citrus, aromatic signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.
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.
Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin
Adds frankincense and neroli, drops amber and cedar
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$89.46 plus sales tax
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Italian Water EDP
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