Bavaria Pour Homme Eau de Parfum bottle Bavaria Pour Homme
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2022 Year 2022
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Aquilo Eau de Parfum bottle Aquilo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Bavaria Pour Homme
If you're after a clean, remarkably faithful dupe of a popular aquatic scent without breaking the bank, this delivers. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in terms of scent profile, even if the staying power is a bit modest.
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Our Verdict - Aquilo
A budget-friendly freshie that's a dead ringer for Bvlgari Aqva, but don't expect it to last. It's a fantastic scent for the price, but be prepared to respray if you want it to stick around. Some find it a bit too ethereal, but fans swear by its straightforward marine charm.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 24% 24%
Floral 9% 8%
Fruity 4% 4%
Green 14% 13%
Sweet 11% 11%
Warm 4% 3%
Woody 16% 16%
Earthy 11% 13%
Animalic 3% 3%
Fresh 31% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Bavaria Pour Homme EdP
Aquilo EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 42% vs 36%
Petitgrain 31% vs 31%
Orange 26% vs 31%
Shared Notes
Seaweed 40% vs 48%
Lavender 36% vs 24%
Cotton Flower 24% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Woody 25% vs 22%
Clary Sage 22% vs 21%
Amber 22% vs 18%
Cedar 17% vs 19%
Patchouli 12% vs 17%

Accords

Bavaria Pour Homme Aquilo
100%
Woody
65%
77%
Citrus
100%
98%
Aromatic
73%
69%
Marine
71%
63%
Amber
63%
Lavender
57%
Aquatic
58%
52%
Powdery
Woody shared
100%
65%
Citrus shared
77%
100%
Aromatic shared
98%
73%
Marine shared
69%
71%
63%
63%
Aquatic shared
57%
58%
52%

Performance

Bavaria Pour Homme Aquilo
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Bavaria Pour Homme

Seasons

Best For:
Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aquatic nature and reasonable projection make it ideal for casual wear and sports, as well as being perfectly acceptable for a daytime office environment where it won't overpower. The lack of heavy sillage means it's less suited for formal events but works well as a close-quarters date scent.

Aquilo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light-bodied nature and generally weak performance make it ideal for casual wear, the office, or sports where a subtle scent is preferred. It lacks the gravitas or longevity for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
98%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
100%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Marine accords and Lavender, Clary Sage notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Bavaria Pour Homme
Aquilo
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