Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum vs De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Acqua di Giò Absolu

Edp	Concentration	Extrait
M	Gender	U
2018	Year	2020
££	Price Tier	££

De La Mer

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum

A charismatic evolution of aquatic freshness, Absolu fuses juicy fruits and marine sparkle with deep woody-amber warmth. Effortlessly masculine and versatile, it is a modern crowd-pleaser with sensual undertones.

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Our Verdict - De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

A windswept, mineralic marine that is crisp, herbal and quietly assertive. For those who want a sea scent with true texture and depth, not just blue freshness.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	15%	22%
Floral	13%	12%
Fruity	9%	7%
Green	17%	14%
Sweet	14%	7%
Warm	8%	5%
Woody	14%	14%
Earthy	11%	14%
Animalic	1%	0%
Fresh	28%	32%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

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De La Mer Extrait

Notes

Top Notes

Sea Water 19% Bergamot 18% Pear 17% Apple 16% Grapefruit 16% Lemon 15%

Top Notes

Sea Water 44% Bergamot 37% Neroli 19%

Heart Notes

Lavender 35% Rosemary 33% Geranium 32%

Heart Notes

Rosemary 34% Grapefruit 30% Rose 19% Persimmon 17%

Base Notes

Woody 22% Tonka Bean 22% Amberwood 20% Patchouli 19% Labdanum 16%

Base Notes

Cistus Incanus 40% Cedar 31% Oakmoss 29%

Shared Notes

Sea Water 18% vs 44%

Bergamot 18% vs 37%

Only in Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum

Pear 17% Apple 16% Grapefruit 16% Lemon 15%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Neroli 19%

Shared Notes

Rosemary 33% vs 34%

Only in Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum

Lavender 35% Geranium 32%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Grapefruit 30% Rose 19% Persimmon 17%

Only in Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum

Woody 22% Tonka Bean 22% Amberwood 20% Patchouli 19% Labdanum 16%

Only in De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Cistus Incanus 40% Cedar 31% Oakmoss 29%

Accords

Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

50%

Marine

100%

95%

Woody

15%

85%

Aromatic

95%

70%

Citrus

60%

Fresh Spicy

25%

Sweet

60%

55%

Amber

40%

Fruity

45%

Salty

40%

Aquatic

30%

Marine shared

50%

100%

Woody shared

95%

15%

Aromatic shared

85%

95%

Citrus

70%

Fresh Spicy shared

60%

25%

Sweet

60%

Amber

55%

Fruity shared

40%

45%

Salty

40%

Aquatic

30%

Performance

Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Long (6-10h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Moderate

Projection

Strong

Moderate

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Giò Absolu Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer Winter

Bright citrus and marine notes make it vibrant for spring and early summer, while the deep patchouli, amberwood, and warm woods give it the richness and warmth that excels in autumn. Winter use is possible but less ideal due to its fresher facets.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Casual

Also Works:

Office Formal

The balanced projection and modern woody-citrus profile suit office and casual settings well, but the sensual woodiness and fruity twist make it especially engaging for dates. Slightly too lush for sports or the most formal events.

De La Mer Extrait de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

De La Mer's ozonic, salty marine and citrus facets make it ideal for spring and summer, evoking sea breezes and freshness. The herbal, mossy drydown gives enough structure for early fall, but it lacks the warmth for cold winter days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual Sport

Also Works:

Date

Its clean, airy and inoffensive profile is perfect for office and casual daytime wear, and works well for sport due to its freshness. Projection is pronounced but the character is understated, making it less suited for formal or intimate date nights.