Fragrances inspired by Aqva Eau de Toilette

The original Aqva Bvlgari

The two side by side

ScentArt fingerprint for Aqva
ScentArt fingerprint for No.235 Aqva
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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds frankincense and neroli, drops amber and clary sage

What they share

Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds frankincense and neroli, drops amber and clary sage

What they share

Shares 1 of its 5 notes, including Mandarin

The main difference

Adds frankincense and neroli, drops amber and cedar

What they share

Shares 4 of its 5 notes, including Neroli, Mandarin, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds aquatic, drops rain

What they share

Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Neroli, Mandarin

The main difference

Adds ambergris and bergamot, drops frankincense and patchouli

What they share

Shares 3 of its 22 notes, including Neroli, Mandarin, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops frankincense and rain

What they share

Shares 1 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli

The main difference

Adds bergamot and clean musk, drops frankincense and mandarin

What they share

Shares 2 of its 8 notes, including Mandarin, Patchouli

The main difference

Adds bergamot and blood orange, drops frankincense and neroli

Scent profile

Aqva EDT the original No.235 Aqva EDP inspired by

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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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