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No.235 Aqva Eau de Parfum bottle No.235 Aqva EDP
EDP Concentration EDT
U Gender M
- Year 2011
£ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - No.235 Aqva EDP
No.235 shadows Bvlgari's Aqva Pour Homme with a citrus-petitgrain opening over a mineral seaweed-lavender heart and an amber-patchouli base, delivering the same Mediterranean freshness with a slightly softer aquatic accord than the designer original.
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Our Verdict - Eau de Prep EDT
Eau de Prep offers a crisp and refreshing fragrance with a touch of spice, perfect for men seeking a versatile scent for day-to-day wear.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
No.235 Aqva EDP
Eau de Prep EDT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 50% vs 50%
Only in No.235 Aqva
Seaweed 50%
Only in Eau de Prep
Geranium 50%
Shared Notes
Amber 40% vs 31%
Patchouli 31% vs 25%
Only in No.235 Aqva
Clary Sage 27%
Only in Eau de Prep
Suede 25% Tonka Bean 19%

Accords

No.235 Aqva Eau de Prep
Citrus
80%
75%
Aquatic
Green
70%
Woody
60%
55%
Fresh
Leather
50%
40%
Amber
40%
Mineral
80%
75%
70%
60%
55%
50%
40%
40%

Performance

No.235 Aqva Eau de Prep
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

No.235 Aqva

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport
Eau de Prep

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The fragrance's fresh and spicy notes are suitable for warmer temperatures and spring and summer wear. However, its moderate spices allow for some versatility into fall too.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh spicy accords make it versatile for casual and office settings, while also being appealing for date occasions. Less ideal for sports due to lack of high-energy freshness.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
86%
Key Similarities

Both share Lavender, Amber, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Same building blocks, different overall character

Where to buy

No.235 Aqva EDP
Eau de Prep EDT
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