Acqua di Selva Cologne bottle Acqua di Selva
Cologne Concentration Edt
U Gender U
1949 Year 2008
£ Price Tier £
Mustang Blue Eau de Toilette bottle Mustang Blue

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Selva
This Italian classic is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a timeless, invigorating green aromatic, delivering a fresh barbershop experience. For others, it's a dated relic, smelling of 'pissy grandpa' or even 'petroleum'. You'll either get it or you won't.
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Our Verdict - Mustang Blue
Mustang Blue is a divisive beast: some find it a delightful, nostalgic freshie for everyday wear, while others are repulsed by what they describe as a chemical, wet dog scent. Try before you buy, as opinions are clearly split.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 12% 17%
Floral 8% 6%
Fruity 1% 1%
Green 27% 19%
Sweet 2% 4%
Warm 11% 13%
Woody 22% 21%
Earthy 14% 12%
Animalic 6% 6%
Fresh 25% 30%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Selva Cologne
Mustang Blue EdT

Notes

Shared Notes
Lemon 25% vs 34%
Basil 21% vs 19%
Bergamot 18% vs 23%
Only in Acqua di Selva
Rosemary 18% Lavender 17%
Only in Mustang Blue
Mint 22%
Shared Notes
Pine 28% vs 15%
Clary Sage 18% vs 8%
Geranium 16% vs 10%
Clove 15% vs 11%
Shared Notes
Cedar 22% vs 41%
Musk 22% vs 27%
Only in Acqua di Selva
Peat 28% Vetiver 27%
Only in Mustang Blue
Patchouli 31%

Accords

Acqua di Selva Mustang Blue
100%
Aromatic
100%
70%
Woody
83%
71%
Fresh Spicy
82%
58%
Citrus
69%
Herbal
56%
46%
Green
50%
Lavender
45%
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
70%
83%
Fresh Spicy shared
71%
82%
Citrus shared
58%
69%
56%
Green shared
46%
50%
45%

Performance

Acqua di Selva Mustang Blue
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Selva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it suitable for casual and post-gym wear, as noted by reviewers. However, its 'old-school' character and divisive appeal make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Mustang Blue

Seasons

Best For:
Summer
Also Works:
Spring Autumn

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and active days, with many reviewers suggesting it works for daily use or the gym. However, its potential for decent sillage and projection means it might be a bit too much for a formal setting or an enclosed office.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
96%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
94%
Accord
88%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Woody, Fresh Spicy accords and Basil, Clary Sage notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Selva
Mustang Blue
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