Original Eau de Parfum bottle Original
Edp Concentration Cologne
U Gender U
1955 Year 1949
£ Price Tier £
Acqua di Selva Cologne bottle Acqua di Selva

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Original
Pino Silvestre Original is a divisive classic. Some find it a refreshing, natural pine forest; others smell only kitchen herbs, cleaning products, or worse. It's a nostalgic trip for many but polarising for new noses - a true love-it-or-hate-it cheapie.
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Our Verdict - Acqua di Selva
This Italian classic is a proper love-it-or-hate-it scent. For some, it's a timeless, invigorating green aromatic, delivering a fresh barbershop experience. For others, it's a dated relic, smelling of 'pissy grandpa' or even 'petroleum'. You'll either get it or you won't.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 11% 12%
Floral 12% 8%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 22% 27%
Sweet 11% 2%
Warm 13% 11%
Woody 22% 22%
Earthy 10% 14%
Animalic 5% 6%
Fresh 24% 25%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Original EdP
Acqua di Selva Cologne

Notes

Shared Notes
Basil 20% vs 21%
Lemon 19% vs 25%
Lavender 19% vs 16%
Bergamot 18% vs 18%
Only in Original
Juniper 22%
Only in Acqua di Selva
Rosemary 18%
Shared Notes
Pine 30% vs 28%
Clary Sage 17% vs 18%
Geranium 16% vs 16%
Only in Acqua di Selva
Thyme 21% Clove 15%
Shared Notes
Cedar 24% vs 22%
Musk 18% vs 22%

Accords

Original Acqua di Selva
100%
Aromatic
100%
84%
Woody
70%
68%
Fresh Spicy
71%
47%
Citrus
58%
48%
Green
46%
45%
Conifer
Aromatic shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
84%
70%
Fresh Spicy shared
68%
71%
Citrus shared
47%
58%
Green shared
48%
46%
45%

Performance

Original Acqua di Selva
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Original

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Its fresh, aromatic profile makes it suitable for casual wear and daily refreshing, particularly for outdoorsy activities. However, its often-criticised weak performance and 'old-school' vibe make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Acqua di Selva

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh, clean, and often subtle sillage makes it suitable for casual and post-gym wear, as noted by reviewers. However, its 'old-school' character and divisive appeal make it less ideal for formal events or intimate dates.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
95%
Olfactory
95%
Notes
91%
Accord
96%
Key Similarities

Both share Aromatic, Fresh Spicy, Woody accords and Lavender, Basil notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Original
Acqua di Selva
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