Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil Eau de Parfum bottle Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
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2010 Year 2012
££ Price Tier ££
Agrumes en Fleurs Eau de Parfum bottle Agrumes en Fleurs

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
A universally loved, bright and energising burst of citrus and aromatic notes. It's a genuine mood-lifter, though its fleeting presence means you'll want to keep the bottle close for top-ups.
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Our Verdict - Agrumes en Fleurs
Agrumes en Fleurs is a divisive citrus bomb - some hail it as a joyous, fresh escape, others wrinkle their noses at its harsh, soapy, 'dishwater' vibe. It's a sunshine-in-a-bottle for many, but be warned, it's not for everyone.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 46% 62%
Floral 0% 3%
Fruity 20% 14%
Green 26% 16%
Sweet 13% 18%
Warm 10% 5%
Woody 0% 0%
Earthy 0% 2%
Animalic 0% 0%
Fresh 26% 27%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil EdP
Agrumes en Fleurs EdP

Notes

Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
Agrumes en Fleurs

Heart Notes

Only in Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
Blood Orange 67% Basil 33%

Accords

Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil Agrumes en Fleurs
100%
Citrus
100%
93%
Fresh Spicy
45%
65%
Aromatic
46%
60%
Green
50%
Herbal
Sweet
42%
Aldehydic
37%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Fresh Spicy shared
93%
45%
Aromatic shared
65%
46%
60%
50%
42%
37%

Performance

Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil Agrumes en Fleurs
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Light

Season and Occasion Fit

Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport

Given its light, refreshing citrus and aromatic profile, and widely noted short longevity and low sillage, this is perfectly suited for casual wear, office environments, and sports where a gentle, non-offensive scent is preferred. It's too ephemeral and playful for formal settings or dates where more gravitas is desired.

Agrumes en Fleurs

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its fresh, citrusy profile makes it perfect for casual wear or sport. While some find it too casual or 'soapy' for formal settings and dates, its clean character means it's generally inoffensive enough for an office, especially with light application.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
93%
Notes
88%
Accord
77%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Aromatic, Fresh Spicy accords

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Acqua Colonia Blood Orange & Basil
Agrumes en Fleurs
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