Acqua Viva
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2006 | Year | 2023 |
| £££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Aqua Allegoria Forte Oud Yuzu
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Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper crowd-splitter - a blast of what some call the most realistic, high-quality lemon ever, while others get nothing but cleaning products. You'll either adore its zesty, long-lasting freshness or find it painfully expensive and a bit too much like furniture polish.
Prepare for a proper love-it-or-hate-it situation with Guerlain's Oud Yuzu. Some rave about its bright, unique citrus-wood blend, while others are left baffled by its bitterness and find the oud either absent or outright unpleasant. Definitely not a safe blind buy.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 31% | 37% |
| Floral | 11% | 2% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 11% | 7% |
| Sweet | 5% | 2% |
| Warm | 0% | 0% |
| Woody | 34% | 42% |
| Earthy | 3% | 7% |
| Animalic | 0% | 0% |
| Fresh | 35% | 32% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its bright, fresh citrus and strong projection make it perfect for casual and warm weather sport, though some find it too sharp for enclosed office spaces. Despite its power, many consider it too simple or 'cleaning product-like' for formal events or romantic dates.
Seasons
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual and sport settings, though some find it office-appropriate due to its nuanced sillage. The divisive nature of the oud and bitter citrus may make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Woody accords and Cedar notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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