Sedley Eau de Parfum bottle Sedley
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2019 Year 2008
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedley Eau de Parfum
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
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Our Verdict - Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
A divisive yet beloved aquatic that transports you straight to a Mediterranean coastline. It's a genuine ocean-in-a-bottle scent, loved by many for its unique take on marine notes, but be warned: if you're not a fan of seaweed, this isn't for you.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 23% 26%
Floral 9% 7%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 15% 13%
Sweet 7% 12%
Warm 5% 10%
Woody 20% 21%
Earthy 9% 11%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 32% 28%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sedley EdP
Aqva Marine EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 19% vs 29%
Mandarin 18% vs 24%
Only in Sedley Eau de Parfum
Mint 20% Lemon 20% Bergamot 20%
Only in Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
Neroli 25% Petitgrain 21%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 25% vs 23%
Only in Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
Rainwater 40% Seaweed 36%
Shared Notes
Cedar 16% vs 53%
Only in Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
Amber 46%

Accords

Sedley Eau de Parfum Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
62%
Aquatic
100%
94%
Citrus
78%
92%
Fresh
57%
78%
Aromatic
67%
73%
Fresh Spicy
51%
Marine
66%
50%
Woody
49%
35%
Amber
Aquatic shared
62%
100%
Citrus shared
94%
78%
Fresh shared
92%
57%
Aromatic shared
78%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
73%
51%
66%
Woody shared
50%
49%
35%

Performance

Sedley Eau de Parfum Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedley Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual and sport occasions, evoking beach trips and warm weather. While light, its unique seaweed note might be out of place in a formal setting, but it's pleasant enough for many office environments.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
81%
Accord
87%
Key Similarities

Both share Aquatic, Citrus, Aromatic accords and Cedar, Rosemary notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sedley Eau de Parfum
Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum
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