Aqva EDT

Bvlgari by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud Original
55%

242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme EDP

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2014 Year -
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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'.
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Our Verdict - 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme EDP
A close, well-matched reconstruction of Aqva Pour Homme's mandarin-petitgrain-seaweed marine structure, slightly simplified in the amber-woody base.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Aqva EDT
242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 100% vs 34%
Only in 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
Petitgrain 34% Orange 31%
Only in Aqva
Rainwater 53% Neroli 47%
Only in 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
Seaweed 37% Lavender 33% Cotton Flower 30%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 48% vs 18%
Only in Aqva
Frankincense 51%
Only in 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
Cedar 23% Woody 20% Amber 20% Clary Sage 18%

Accords

Aqva 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
100%
Citrus
50%
69%
Aquatic
65%
58%
Fresh
Aromatic
55%
49%
Amber
48%
Patchouli
46%
White Floral
46%
Fresh Spicy
45%
Woody
40%
45%
Warm Spicy
Citrus shared
100%
50%
Aquatic shared
69%
65%
Fresh
58%
Aromatic
55%
Amber
49%
Patchouli
48%
White Floral
46%
Fresh Spicy
46%
Woody shared
45%
40%
Warm Spicy
45%

Performance

Aqva 242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Strong
Projection
Intimate
Strong
Intensity
Light

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.

242 Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

Marine-citrus profile is squarely a warm-weather fragrance.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Casual

Clean and inoffensive enough for the office as well as casual summer wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
55%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aquatic, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva EDT
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