Bvlgari 2014 EDT

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Aqva

by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud

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Bvlgari Aqva is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2014, created by Jacques Cavallier-Belletrud. Aqva opens with Mandarin, settles into a heart of Neroli and Rain, and dries down to a base of Patchouli and Frankincense. Bvlgari's Aqva carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This discontinued gem is proper divisive. Folk either love its unique salty aquatic vibe and beastly performance for summer, or they absolutely hate it, calling it synthetic, eggy, or even like 'rotting fruit in a puddle'.
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  • Bold
  • Energetic
  • Unique
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Aqva Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Mandarin100%
Heartas listed
Rain53%
Neroli47%
Baseas listed
Frankincense51%
Patchouli49%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its potent projection and unique, sometimes polarising, aroma make it less suitable for formal or office settings. However, its 'beast mode' performance and strong aquatic-citrus notes are perfect for high heat, making it an ideal casual and sport scent, especially around water, where it really shines.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., AQUA (WATER), PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES, ACETYL CEDRENE, LIMONENE, LINALYL ACETATE, HEXAMETHYLINDANOPYRAN, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, LINALOOL, BENZYL SALICYLATE, POGOSTEMON CABLIN OIL, PINENE, AMYL SALICYLATE, LAVANDULA OIL/EXTRACT, GERANYL ACETATE, BETA-CARYOPHYLLENE, CITRAL, CAMPHOR, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, TERPINOLENE, ALPHA-TERPINENE, SCLAREOL, GERANIOL, TERPINEOL, HYDROXYCITRONELLAL, CITRONELLOL, EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS OIL

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Another shop's list names different allergens.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Aqva Amara kicks off with a sharp, bitter mandarin that’s bright yet surprisingly rugged. It quickly blends into an invigorating aquatic heart, smelling less like a typical clean aquatic and more like a wild, untamed sea, crashing against rocky shores. A dry neroli provides a touch of white floral sophistication, while the base grounds it with earthy patchouli and a whisper of frankincense, adding an unexpected mineral depth. It's an arid, salty citrus with a distinct personality.

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Where to buy

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