Is Perfume Parlour Cyan Blue a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Blue Edition Pour Homme?
Acqua di Gio Blue Edition Pour Homme EDT
| EDT | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2014 | Year | 2014 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Cyan Blue EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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How it unfolds
Notes
- Acqua di Gio Blue Edition Pour Homme
- Cyan Blue
- in both
Tap a note to light it in both. A+B means both have it
Which Should You Buy?
If you're after the original Acqua di Gio in a snazzier bottle, this is your shout. The community's pretty split on whether it's truly identical or a subtle variation, but everyone agrees it's a classic aquatic. Don't expect to find it easily, though; it's a collector's item now.
Cyan Blue chases Armani Acqua di Gio Blue Edition, that breezy, maritime twist on the aquatic classic with its signature persimmon. It captures the sea-spray freshness and fruity-floral heart, but renders flatter and skin-close - already a discreet original, here it stays light and budget-friendly.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Bergamot
50%
vs
26%
Mandarin
50%
vs
23%
Amber
33%
vs
33%
Patchouli
33%
vs
36%
Labdanum
33%
vs
30%
Persimmon
16%
vs
26%
Neroli
16%
vs
24%
Jasmine
16%
vs
28%
Rosemary
16%
vs
19%
Nasturtium
16%
vs
19%
Rain
17%
Sea Water
31%
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh and aquatic nature makes it perfect for casual wear and office environments, as it's generally considered non-offensive. While some reviews mention average longevity and sillage, it's discreet enough for most settings, making it versatile across spring and summer.
Seasons
The breezy aquatic-citrus freshness is made for spring and summer heat.
Occasions
Clean and discreet for office, casual and sporty wear across the day.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 10 of its 11 notes, including Neroli, Patchouli, Jasmine
Adds rain, drops sea water
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
Acqua di Gio Blue Edition Pour Homme EDT
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Cyan Blue EDP
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Import charges may apply
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Import charges may apply
These shops are outside the United States. How import charges work
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