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Amazing Grace Eau de Parfum bottle Amazing Grace EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender M
1996 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Water Excel II Eau de Parfum bottle Water Excel II EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Amazing Grace EDP
This clean, fresh floral-musk promises an innocent, bubbly charm, but don't expect it to last. Fans adore its post-shower, comforting vibe, but critics bemoan its poor longevity and generic 'soap' or 'grandma' scent. It's a light crowd-pleaser for some, a disappointment for others.
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Our Verdict - Water Excel II EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Maison Francis Kurkdijan Aqua Universalis Cologne Forte - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, with musky depth. The dupe trades some of the original's depth and longevity for a wallet-friendly price, keeping the recognisable character.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Amazing Grace EDP
Water Excel II EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 37% vs 100%
Only in Amazing Grace
Grapefruit 33% Mandarin 29%
Shared Notes
Musk 100% vs 100%

Accords

Amazing Grace Water Excel II
100%
Floral
90%
Citrus
90%
87%
Musky
78%
Fresh
66%
61%
Powdery
60%
Rose
Aromatic
54%
100%
Citrus shared
90%
90%
Musky shared
87%
78%
66%
61%
60%
54%

Performance

Amazing Grace Water Excel II
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Amazing Grace

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Its clean, inoffensive nature and low sillage make it ideal for office wear or casual settings, where you simply want to smell fresh. However, its poor longevity and lack of projection mean it's not impactful enough for formal events or demanding date nights, though it's great post-workout.

Water Excel II

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Amazing Grace EDP
Water Excel II EDP
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