Artisan Acqua Eau de Parfum bottle Artisan Acqua
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U Gender U
2013 Year 2024
££ Price Tier ££
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire Eau de Parfum bottle Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Artisan Acqua
This one is a divisive but ultimately likeable fresh green scent. It's often compared to classic barbershop fragrances, with a modern twist that some adore and others find too fleeting. Expect poor performance, but a refined and clean aroma if you can get past that.
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Our Verdict - Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
This one's a proper green dream - fresh, dewy, and surprisingly long-lasting without being a shouty monster. If you like your woodies with a watery, clean edge, this is going to be right up your street.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 14% 14%
Floral 11% 16%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 26% 26%
Sweet 8% 7%
Warm 9% 2%
Woody 18% 20%
Earthy 14% 9%
Animalic 7% 5%
Fresh 24% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Artisan Acqua EdP
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Galbanum 17% vs 22%
Shared Notes
Lavender 14% vs 37%
Geranium 12% vs 22%
Jasmine 10% vs 22%
Only in Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Sage 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 28% vs 19%
Patchouli 27% vs 19%
Only in Artisan Acqua
Fir Resin 45%
Only in Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Sandalwood 31% Cedar 31%

Accords

Artisan Acqua Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
100%
Aromatic
99%
54%
Woody
100%
81%
Fresh Spicy
70%
67%
Green
81%
74%
Citrus
73%
46%
Lavender
73%
Powdery
58%
50%
Herbal
57%
47%
Balsamic
46%
Musky
Aromatic shared
100%
99%
Woody shared
54%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
81%
70%
Green shared
67%
81%
Citrus shared
74%
73%
Lavender shared
46%
73%
58%
Herbal shared
50%
57%
47%
46%

Performance

Artisan Acqua Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Artisan Acqua

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 clean, fresh, and subtle character makes it ideal for office and casual wear, where strong projection isn't needed. The poor longevity hinders its suitability for formal events or dates, as it simply won't last.

Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Formal

Its long-lasting but not overwhelming projection makes it a solid choice for office wear and casual outings. The fresh, clean profile is versatile, though perhaps a bit too understated for a formal event or an intimate date night where something bolder might be preferred.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
89%
Accord
81%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Citrus accords and Lavender, Jasmine notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Artisan Acqua
Haramain Gold Crystal Sapphire
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