Dupe Pair
83%
Very Similar
Aqva Marine Eau de Parfum bottle Aqva Marine
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender M
2008 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Italian Sea Eau de Parfum bottle Italian Sea

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Aqva Marine
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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Our Verdict - Italian Sea
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Bvlgari Aqua Marine - a floral fragrance led by Neroli, Grapefruit, with citrus depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 26% 22%
Floral 7% 8%
Fruity 4% 3%
Green 13% 25%
Sweet 12% 2%
Warm 10% 5%
Woody 21% 31%
Earthy 11% 5%
Animalic 5% 0%
Fresh 28% 31%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Grapefruit 29% vs 46%
Neroli 25% vs 53%
Shared Notes
Rosemary 23% vs 100%
Only in Aqva Marine
Rainwater 40% Seaweed 36%
Shared Notes
Cedar 53% vs 100%
Only in Aqva Marine
Amber 46%

Accords

Aqva Marine Italian Sea
100%
Aquatic
Floral
90%
78%
Citrus
78%
67%
Aromatic
66%
Marine
49%
Woody
66%
57%
Fresh
54%
100%
90%
Citrus shared
78%
78%
67%
66%
Woody shared
49%
66%
Fresh shared
57%
54%

Performance

Aqva Marine Italian Sea
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Aqva Marine

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.

Italian Sea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

The floral 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

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its floral, citrus signature leans toward casual and daily wear - approachable enough for date use without overwhelming a room.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
83%
Olfactory
90%
Notes
89%
Accord
46%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Woody, Fresh accords and Neroli, Grapefruit notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Aqva Marine
Italian Sea
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