Acqua Essenziale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Jorge di Profondo
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale is a divisive scent experience. Many hail it as a hidden gem, a fresh and clean crowd-pleaser for summer. Others dismiss it as utterly generic, weak, and uninspired. Expect simple, affordable, and office-friendly if not particularly groundbreaking.
Jorge di Profondo is an affordable aquatic crowd-pleaser for those who don't mind reapplying often. Its performance divides opinion, but the scent itself is widely praised as a fresh, clean, and masculine choice, especially for the price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 13% |
| Floral | 9% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 23% | 14% |
| Sweet | 5% | 8% |
| Warm | 4% | 6% |
| Woody | 13% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 16% |
| Animalic | 7% | 7% |
| Fresh | 38% | 37% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its fresh, clean accords and moderate to weak performance, Acqua Essenziale is highly suitable for office, casual, and sport settings where subtlety is preferred. It's less ideal for dates or formal events where a more distinctive or powerful scent might be desired.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile makes it perfect for casual and office wear, especially since its sillage often becomes a skin scent quickly. The aquatic nature also lends itself well to sport or warm weather outings, though it lacks the projection for formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Marine accords and Lavender, Sea Water notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.