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Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2012 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Waterfall Eau de Parfum bottle Waterfall 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
Acquired
Our Verdict - Waterfall EDP
If you're after a loud, classic freshie that shouts across the room, this is your guy. Some will love its unapologetic citrus-floral punch, others will find it a bit too 'old-school sport cologne' for their taste.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Rainwater 30% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Only in Acqua di Gio Essenza
Grapefruit 24% Calone 21%
Shared Notes
Cedar 13% vs 32%
Musk 12% vs 23%
Ambergris 12% vs 26%

Accords

Acqua di Gio Essenza Waterfall
100%
Fresh Spicy
95%
100%
Aromatic
88%
94%
Citrus
100%
68%
Woody
92%
84%
Fresh
63%
80%
Aquatic
74%
Lavender
71%
52%
Amber
63%
Powdery
58%
54%
Floral
Animalic
54%
50%
Herbal
50%
Green
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
95%
Aromatic shared
100%
88%
Citrus shared
94%
100%
Woody shared
68%
92%
Fresh shared
84%
63%
Aquatic shared
80%
74%
71%
Amber shared
52%
63%
58%
54%
54%
50%
50%

Performance

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

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'.

Waterfall

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly projection and strong presence make it a less-than-ideal choice for a quiet office setting. However, its fresh and clean aquatic-citrus profile is perfect for casual wear or even light sporting activities, though it might be a bit too brash for formal events.

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
Waterfall EDP
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