Fougeres Marines
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2007 | Year | 2022 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Acqua di Giò
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one is pure nostalgia for anyone who grew up in the 90s loving Tommy Hilfiger, with Montale's signature beast-mode performance dialled all the way up. It's divisive; some love it as a beefed-up classic, while others find it generic and harsh.
Divisive, perplexing, and a bit of a mess. This reinterpretation of the classic Acqua di Gio DNA suffers from wildly inconsistent performance, unexpected medicinal tones, and a bizarre "wet vegetable" or "body odour" drydown for many. Definitely test drive before committing.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 1% | 13% |
| Floral | 17% | 12% |
| Fruity | 0% | 3% |
| Green | 12% | 15% |
| Sweet | 5% | 6% |
| Warm | 2% | 2% |
| Woody | 10% | 10% |
| Earthy | 27% | 24% |
| Animalic | 10% | 0% |
| Fresh | 33% | 35% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its potent projection and longevity mean it's probably too much for a confined office setting, but it's perfect for casual outings or even a sporty vibe. While some find it too casual, its amplified freshness works well for dates, according to reviews.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean profile makes it suitable for office and casual wear, aiming for an inoffensive scent bubble that won't overpower. However, wildly inconsistent performance reports and strong negative reactions to the drydown make it less reliable for high-stakes occasions like dates or formal events.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Marine, Fresh Spicy accords and Patchouli, Lavender notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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