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Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2012 Year 2022
££ Price Tier £
Victorioso Eau de Parfum bottle Victorioso EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
The best ADG, apparently. Essenza has reached legendary status since being binned, with fans mourning its
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Our Verdict - Victorioso EDP
This Invictus dupe is a bit of a mixed bag; some reckon it's a spot-on clone with cracking performance for the price, others find it lacking. Expect a blast of fresh, clean blue fragrance, but don't be shocked if the longevity doesn't quite hit the mark for everyone.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
Victorioso EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 24% vs 43%
Only in Victorioso
Sea Water 56%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 23% vs 46%
Only in Acqua di Gio Essenza
Basil 28% Floral 25% Sage 24%
Only in Victorioso
Bay Leaf 53%

Accords

Acqua di Gio Essenza Victorioso
100%
Fresh Spicy
82%
100%
Aromatic
97%
Marine
100%
94%
Citrus
76%
84%
Fresh
80%
Aquatic
52%
Amber
80%
68%
Woody
76%
Mossy
67%
Earthy
63%
Salty
62%
Animalic
61%
54%
Floral
50%
Herbal
50%
Green
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
82%
Aromatic shared
100%
97%
100%
Citrus shared
94%
76%
84%
80%
Amber shared
52%
80%
Woody shared
68%
76%
67%
63%
62%
61%
54%
50%
50%

Performance

Acqua di Gio Essenza Victorioso
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gio Essenza

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Office

Essenza's fresh and aromatic profile makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for nearly any occasion. Its impressive performance, frequently noted as long-lasting and strong, means it can hold its own on a date or formal event, yet it remains light enough for casual or office wear. Many reviews mention wearing it 'for all occasions'.

Victorioso

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, clean profile makes it an easy reach for casual wear, gym, or even the office where it's generally deemed inoffensive. It's less suited for formal events due to its energetic and youth-oriented blue scent profile.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean fresh spicy, aromatic, citrus

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
Victorioso EDP
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