Is Rosa Salas Aqua Bacci a dupe of Gucci Intense Oud?

Intense Oud EDP

Gucci by Aurélien Guichard Original Acquired

Aqua Bacci EDP

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Intense Oud Eau de Parfum bottle Intense Oud EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Aqua Bacci Eau de Parfum bottle Aqua Bacci EDP
£74.90 from
90ml at Paco Perfumerias
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£30.00 from
30ml at Rosa Salas
Best value £0.90/ml (50ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Intense Oud EDP
Intense Oud is a sumptuous, resinous statement piece built on powerhouse oud and smoky leather, radiating authority and depth. Not for the faint of heart, but unforgettable for those who crave opulence.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Aqua Bacci EDP
Aqua Bacci matches Gucci Intense Oud's raspberry-saffron-rose-oud pairing well, capturing the fruity-floral lift that sets the original apart from more traditional, purely resinous oud fragrances.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Intense Oud EDP A Aqua Bacci EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Intense Oud EDP
Aqua Bacci EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Raspberry 24% vs 33%
Saffron 23% vs 30%
Only in Intense Oud
Frankincense 30% Pear 23%
Only in Aqua Bacci
Grape 36%
Shared Notes
Rose 34% vs 59%
Only in Aqua Bacci
Neroli 41%
Shared Notes
Oud 28% vs 41%
Patchouli 22% vs 30%
Only in Intense Oud
Leather 28% Ambergris 21%
Only in Aqua Bacci
Amber 28%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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

Intense Oud Aqua Bacci
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Intense Oud

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Its dominant oud, leather, and resinous amber are powerful and enveloping, best suited for colder temperatures. The richness can be overwhelming in heat but shines in fall and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date Casual

This is a commanding and opulent scent, best reserved for formal occasions or evening wear. Its intensity and projection make it less ideal for office or sport settings.

Aqua Bacci

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Fruity-oud base with a resinous close is a cold-weather, evening fragrance more than a summer freshener.

Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Sensual and distinctive character suits date nights and formal evenings over daytime casual wear.

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.

Overall scent match
76%
Key Similarities

Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Oud, Patchouli, Rose

Key Differences

Adds ambergris and frankincense, drops amber and grape

Where to buy

Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.

Intense Oud EDP
Aqua Bacci EDP
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