Costa Azzurra Acqua Eau de Parfum vs Y - 691 Eau de Parfum
Costa Azzurra Acqua EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2019 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Y - 691 EDP
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Which Should You Buy?
A gorgeous, fresh aquatic that people simply adore, despite its fleeting nature. This Mediterranean escape delivers a clean, green, and piney aroma that transports you to a seaside holiday, if only for a short while. Shame it's discontinued, as the clamour for dupes is real.
No. 691 chases YSL's Y Eau de Parfum - crisp apple and ginger over an aromatic sage-and-juniper heart, settling into amberwood. The fougere shape lands well up top, but YSL's version has more resinous depth and reaches 8-10 hours on skin; No. 691 opens strong then thins out considerably sooner, losing the warm amberwood push that anchors the original.
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Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and understated nature makes it ideal for casual wear and the office, as its weak projection won't offend. However, its poor longevity and projection make it less suitable for formal events or dates where you desire a stronger presence. It's too light for formal, but can be worn to the gym.
Seasons
Community season votes for Yves Saint Laurent Y, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and autumn.
Occasions
Wearers put Yves Saint Laurent Y, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office and casual wear.
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Both lean aromatic, woody
Adds amberwood and apple, drops amber and cypress
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