Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua di Gio Essenza
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2012 Year 2018
££ Price Tier £
Waterfall Eau de Parfum bottle Waterfall

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum
The best ADG, apparently. Essenza has reached legendary status since being binned, with fans mourning its
Acquired
Our Verdict - Waterfall Eau de Parfum
If you're after a loud, classic freshie that shouts across the room, this is your guy. Some will love its unapologetic citrus-floral punch, others will find it a bit too 'old-school sport cologne' for their taste.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 15% 12%
Floral 17% 18%
Fruity 5% 7%
Green 23% 14%
Sweet 8% 10%
Warm 11% 10%
Woody 11% 14%
Earthy 9% 9%
Animalic 9% 14%
Fresh 25% 24%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua di Gio Essenza EdP
Waterfall EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Rainwater 30% vs 25%
Bergamot 24% vs 30%
Only in Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum
Grapefruit 24% Calone 21%
Only in Waterfall Eau de Parfum
Apple 22% Clary Sage 22%
Shared Notes
Cedar 13% vs 32%
Musk 12% vs 23%
Ambergris 12% vs 26%
Only in Waterfall Eau de Parfum
Oakmoss 17%

Accords

Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum Waterfall Eau de Parfum
100%
Fresh Spicy
95%
100%
Aromatic
88%
94%
Citrus
100%
68%
Woody
92%
84%
Fresh
63%
80%
Aquatic
74%
Lavender
71%
52%
Amber
63%
Powdery
58%
54%
Floral
Animalic
54%
50%
Herbal
50%
Green
Fresh Spicy shared
100%
95%
Aromatic shared
100%
88%
Citrus shared
94%
100%
Woody shared
68%
92%
Fresh shared
84%
63%
Aquatic shared
80%
74%
71%
Amber shared
52%
63%
58%
54%
54%
50%
50%

Performance

Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum Waterfall Eau de Parfum
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Office

Essenza's fresh and aromatic profile makes it incredibly versatile, suitable for nearly any occasion. Its impressive performance, frequently noted as long-lasting and strong, means it can hold its own on a date or formal event, yet it remains light enough for casual or office wear. Many reviews mention wearing it 'for all occasions'.

Waterfall Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its beastly projection and strong presence make it a less-than-ideal choice for a quiet office setting. However, its fresh and clean aquatic-citrus profile is perfect for casual wear or even light sporting activities, though it might be a bit too brash for formal events.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
85%
Accord
82%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Clary Sage, Rainwater notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua di Gio Essenza Eau de Parfum
Waterfall Eau de Parfum
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