Fragrances inspired by Aqva Eau de Parfum
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
While both Aqva and Aquilo aim for a marine profile, Aqva distinguishes itself with a prominent seaweed note that might not appeal to everyone.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Woody Notes, Orange
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Aquilo when
You want a budget-friendly everyday scent.
Our verdict
Bavaria mirrors Aqva's profile closely, offering a similar experience at a fraction of the cost.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Woody Notes, Orange
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Bavaria Pour Homme when
Cost is your primary concern.
What they share
Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Woody Notes, Orange
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Cotton Flower, Woody Notes, Orange
The main difference
Without patchouli
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Orange, Mandarin, Amber
The main difference
Without cedar and cotton flower
What they share
Shares 2 of its 11 notes, including Clary Sage, Patchouli
The main difference
Adds amberwood and basil, drops amber and cedar
What they share
Shares 4 of its 14 notes, including Lavender, Petitgrain, Cedar
The main difference
Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops amber and clary sage
What they share
Shares 5 of its 11 notes, including Orange, Amber, Lavender
The main difference
Adds apple and bergamot, drops clary sage and cotton flower
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Bvlgari. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.