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Sex-Sea Extrait bottle Sex-Sea Extrait
Extrait Concentration EDP
U Gender M
2022 Year 2022
££ Price Tier ££
Acqua di Giò Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Giò EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sex-Sea Extrait
A truly gorgeous, balanced marine scent that's a crowd-pleaser and a compliment magnet, but a few find it a bit too green or just not unique enough given its high price tag.
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Our Verdict - Acqua di Giò EDP
Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a mess. This reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Gio DNA suffers from wildly inconsistent performance, unexpected medicinal tones, and a bizarre "wet vegetable" or "body odour" drydown for many. Definitely test drive before committing.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sex-Sea Extrait
Acqua di Giò EDP

Notes

Accords

Sex-Sea Acqua di Giò
100%
Citrus
58%
75%
Aromatic
100%
65%
Marine
70%
65%
Fresh Spicy
49%
Mineral
62%
52%
Salty
46%
50%
Green
Lavender
47%
Woody
46%
44%
Sweet
Citrus shared
100%
58%
Aromatic shared
75%
100%
Marine shared
65%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
65%
49%
62%
Salty shared
52%
46%
50%
47%
46%
44%

Performance

Sex-Sea Acqua di Giò
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sex-Sea

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Sport

Its powerful performance and uplifting, fresh profile make it perfect for casual outings and warm-weather fun, but too boisterous for formal events. While some wear it to school or in professional settings, its strong projection could be distracting in an office environment.

Acqua di Giò

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, aiming for an inoffensive scent bubble that won't overpower. However, wildly inconsistent performance reports and strong negative reactions to the drydown make it less reliable for high-stakes occasions like dates or formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
79%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh spicy

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sex-Sea Extrait
Acqua di Giò EDP
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