Sedley Eau de Parfum bottle Sedley
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U Gender U
2019 Year 2022
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Aquilo Eau de Parfum bottle Aquilo

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Sedley
A sparkling, hyper-modern citrus-mint blend with a breezy aquatic twist and soft woods underneath. Sedley is the definition of crowd-pleasing versatility for anyone seeking a signature fresh scent with niche polish.
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Our Verdict - Aquilo
A budget-friendly freshie that's a dead ringer for Bvlgari Aqva, but don't expect it to last. It's a fantastic scent for the price, but be prepared to respray if you want it to stick around. Some find it a bit too ethereal, but fans swear by its straightforward marine charm.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 23% 24%
Floral 9% 8%
Fruity 3% 4%
Green 15% 13%
Sweet 7% 11%
Warm 5% 3%
Woody 20% 16%
Earthy 9% 13%
Animalic 4% 3%
Fresh 32% 32%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Sedley EdP
Aquilo EdP

Notes

Accords

Sedley Aquilo
94%
Citrus
100%
92%
Fresh
78%
Aromatic
73%
Marine
71%
50%
Woody
65%
62%
Aquatic
58%
35%
Amber
Citrus shared
94%
100%
92%
Aromatic shared
78%
73%
71%
Woody shared
50%
65%
Aquatic shared
62%
58%
35%

Performance

Sedley Aquilo
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Sedley

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

The citrus, mint, and aquatic notes make Sedley exceptionally suited to spring and summer, offering cooling freshness and lightness. Its aromatic-woody undertone lends some versatility for mild autumn days, but it lacks the warmth or heft for cold winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Sedley's clean, sparkling freshness makes it perfect for casual and office settings where a bright, non-intrusive scent is preferred. Its moderate projection is safe for professional and day-to-day wear, but it may lack the gravitas for formal occasions.

Aquilo

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its fresh, light-bodied nature and generally weak performance make it ideal for casual wear, the office, or sports where a subtle scent is preferred. It lacks the gravitas or longevity for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
98%
Notes
83%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Aquatic accords and Lavender, Patchouli notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Sedley
Aquilo
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