Acqua Essenziale
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2013 | Year | 2018 |
| ££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Haze
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Which Should You Buy?
Salvatore Ferragamo Acqua Essenziale is a divisive scent experience. Many hail it as a hidden gem, a fresh and clean crowd-pleaser for summer. Others dismiss it as utterly generic, weak, and uninspired. Expect simple, affordable, and office-friendly if not particularly groundbreaking.
Akro Haze is a polarising green herbal bomb. Some find it a realistic cannabis leaf scent, others a camphoric spa treatment. It's unique, but definitely test before you buy - it's not a crowd-pleaser and its 'weed' factor is a hot topic.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 9% | 0% |
| Floral | 9% | 5% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 23% | 36% |
| Sweet | 5% | 4% |
| Warm | 4% | 8% |
| Woody | 13% | 11% |
| Earthy | 14% | 21% |
| Animalic | 7% | 11% |
| Fresh | 38% | 33% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Given its fresh, clean accords and moderate to weak performance, Acqua Essenziale is highly suitable for office, casual, and sport settings where subtlety is preferred. It's less ideal for dates or formal events where a more distinctive or powerful scent might be desired.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its potent aromatic and camphoric opening, plus the divisive 'weed' element, makes it less suitable for formal or office settings where subtlety is preferred. However, its fresh, green character is well-suited for casual wear, especially in warmer weather, and its invigorating nature could work for sport.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Aromatic, Woody, Green accords and Mint, Patchouli notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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