Is Perfume Parlour Water Spirit II a dupe of Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza?
Acqua di Gio Essenza EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| M | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | 2012 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Water Spirit II EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
The best ADG, apparently. Essenza has reached legendary status since being binned, with fans mourning its
Water Spirit II chases Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza, the greener, woodier, more sensual face of the aquatic icon. It captures the basil-and-jasmine freshness over a woody-ambery base, but renders flatter and skin-close, the strong-performing original's depth thinned for a budget price.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
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'.
Seasons
The fresh green-aquatic profile peaks in spring and summer, still works in autumn.
Occasions
Clean and versatile for office, casual and daily wear, with date appeal.
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 8 of its 10 notes, including Bergamot, Grapefruit, Jasmine
Adds ambroxan and cascalone, drops amber and ambergris
Where to buy
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