Barakkat Aqua Stellar
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2023 |
| £ | Price Tier | ££ |
Bella Absolu
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper mixed bag. While some rave about its refreshing, sparkling qualities, others are less impressed with the initial 'urine-like' opening and questionable longevity. If you're after a super affordable, casual freshie, it might be worth a punt, but don't expect miracles.
Baldessarini delivers a fragrance that dances between youthful innocence and melancholic maturity, making it a bit of a head-scratcher for some. It's a 'rose water' to one, a 'medicinal hay' to another; definitely not a safe blind-buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 16% | 19% |
| Floral | 31% | 37% |
| Fruity | 14% | 11% |
| Green | 10% | 10% |
| Sweet | 17% | 18% |
| Warm | 1% | 3% |
| Woody | 3% | 5% |
| Earthy | 0% | 3% |
| Animalic | 28% | 17% |
| Fresh | 17% | 15% |
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Heart Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and often fleeting performance makes it ideal for casual wear and sports. While it's light enough for the office, its lack of strong projection might make it less impactful for a date or formal event.
Seasons
Occasions
Given its nuanced, less bombastic nature, Bella Absolu is versatile for casual outings and could work in an office setting without being overbearing. Due to the slightly melancholic and '90s-esque undertones described by some, it doesn't quite hit the mark for a universally appealing date night or formal event scent, but still works for those who enjoy its subtlety.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Powdery, Citrus, Fruity accords and Blackcurrant, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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