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Which Should You Buy?
This marine scent divides opinion like no other. Some rave about its fresh, salty sweetness and unique character, while others recoil from what they perceive as a pungent, fishy aroma. Best sampled before committing, but if it hits right, it's a summer cult classic.
197 BA leans on Bvlgari Aqva Pour Homme Marine's grapefruit-neroli-cedar marine accord, but the dupe's base is very light and the scent all but disappears within a couple of hours.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent marine and aquatic accords, coupled with strong performance reported by many, make it less suited for formal or office settings where it might be too polarising. It truly shines in casual, outdoor, and sporty contexts, particularly by the beach or pool, as suggested by numerous reviewers.
Seasons
A bright, watery citrus best for spring and summer.
Occasions
Suits casual and sport wear; too light for formal settings.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aquatic, citrus, aromatic
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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