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Agua del Sol Eau de Parfum bottle Agua del Sol EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2016 Year 2023
££ Price Tier £
Golden Passion Eau de Parfum bottle Golden Passion EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Agua del Sol EDP
Escada's Agua del Sol is a proper fruit cocktail in a bottle - pure summer in a spray. It's a delightful, if fleeting, burst of fun that's well-loved for its tropical sweetness, though some find it a bit too young or aggressively peppery.
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Our Verdict - Golden Passion EDP
A budget interpretation of Mind Games Lionora. The juicy passionfruit-and-apricot opening over warm tonka comes through, but this dupe runs sweeter and flatter than the original extrait, trading Lionora's velvety osmanthus depth and phenomenal longevity for a cheerier, more linear fruity-tonka glow.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Agua del Sol EDP
Golden Passion EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Apricot 35% vs 40%
Only in Agua del Sol
Fruity 42% Rose 22%
Only in Golden Passion
Osmanthus 31% Freesia 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 33% vs 34%
Sandalwood 31% vs 34%
Only in Agua del Sol
Tonka Bean 35%
Only in Golden Passion
Gourmand 31%

Accords

Agua del Sol Golden Passion
100%
Fruity
90%
96%
Sweet
80%
Gourmand
60%
Floral
55%
Creamy
55%
48%
Citrus
47%
Vanilla
46%
Fresh
Fruity shared
100%
90%
Sweet shared
96%
80%
60%
55%
55%
48%
47%
46%

Performance

Agua del Sol Golden Passion
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Agua del Sol

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

A summer scent - airy and clear, designed for hot weather.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its bright, fruity sweetness and generally moderate performance make it ideal for casual, fun settings, especially in warm weather. While some find its youthfulness unsuitable for professional or formal environments, it's a great pick for dates if you want something light and fun, or for after-sport refreshment.

Golden Passion

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The warm, creamy tonka-and-fruit character suits cool autumn and winter wear and milder spring days more than peak summer heat.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, sensual, slightly gourmand profile is made for dates and evenings; a little too rich and playful for the formal office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities

Both lean fruity, sweet

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Agua del Sol EDP
Golden Passion EDP
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